Contrary to viral social media posts, the U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed it has no plans to introduce a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump. The rumor, which spread in late May 2026, claimed the bill would commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
A Treasury spokesperson told fact-checkers that no such denomination is under consideration. Current U.S. law prohibits the depiction of any living person on currency, a rule that has been in place since 1866. The Treasury also noted that the $100 bill is the largest denomination currently in circulation.
The claim appears to have originated from a satirical website, but was shared by some users as genuine news. The Treasury emphasized that any changes to currency design require an act of Congress and are not initiated by the executive branch alone.
For the 250th anniversary, the U.S. Mint has issued commemorative coins, but no new paper currency has been authorized. The Treasury advises the public to verify currency-related news through official government channels.
