Trump signature to appear on US currency

In a historic shift, U.S. paper currency will soon carry the signature of sitting President Donald Trump, marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on American money, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced.

The redesigned banknotes are part of commemorations for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Notably, the new currency will also drop the signature of the U.S. Treasurer—a break from a tradition that has existed since 1861, when the U.S. first began issuing federal paper currency.

The first $100 bills featuring the signatures of President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are scheduled to be printed in June 2026, with other denominations to follow in the coming months. These notes are expected to enter circulation gradually over several weeks.

Currently, the Treasury continues to produce notes bearing the signatures of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who served under former President Joe Biden, and former Treasurer Lynn Malerba.

With this change, Malerba will become the last U.S. Treasurer whose signature appears on federal currency, ending a continuous practice that has spanned over 165 years.