Minneapolis shooting kills 2, wounds officers; Trump $1 coins fly off shelves
Police said two people were killed and five others were wounded, while the Mint sold out 25-coin rolls of Trump dollar coins within hours.
- On Wednesday, a gunman killed two people and wounded five others, including two police officers, during an active shooter situation at a Minneapolis high-rise. Police arrived within two minutes and confronted the suspect, who was later found dead.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised officers for "incredible bravery and courage," noting they rescued victims and transported approximately four people to the hospital while under fire. Police Chief Bill Peterson called the situation "extraordinarily dangerous."
- The US Mint launched gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump on Wednesday to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Demand for the commemorative coins triggered overwhelming interest across the United States, with initial online stocks selling out within hours.
- By Wednesday afternoon, 25-coin rolls priced at $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50 were marked unavailable, CNN reported. Website traffic forced visitors into virtual waiting rooms with wait times exceeding an hour.
- Inscriptions on the coins feature "1776 ~ 2026" marking the Semiquincentennial. According to numismatic records, the only other instance of a sitting president on a coin occurred in 1926, when President Calvin Coolidge appeared on a commemorative half-dollar.
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US Mint’s new Trump $1 coin sells out rapidly amid 250th anniversary surge - The Tribune
A commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait has triggered overwhelming demand across the United States, with initial online stocks selling out within hours of launch, CNN reported.
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US Mint’s new Trump $1 coin sells out rapidly amid 250th anniversary surge
A commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait has triggered overwhelming demand across the United States, with initial online stocks selling out within hours of launch, CNN reported.
Trump $1 Coin Draws Criticism Over Collectible Pricing as U.S. Mint Opens Orders
The U.S. Mint began accepting orders on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time for newly issued $1 coins bearing the likeness of President Donald Trump. According to details circulated ahead of the launch, the agency is offering the gold-colored coins in two configurations, with prices that exceed their face value by a considerable margin. However, the coins' release has already generated criticism over their pricing structure. Collectors c…
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