A $100 bill featuring the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump, shared by the President via social media [Captured from Truth Social]

U.S. President Donald Trump shared an image of a $100 bill featuring his own signature on social media on the 4th (local time), in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

President Trump posted the image of the signed $100 bill on Truth Social that day without providing any further explanation.

Following the post, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared the image on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, "Under President Trump’s leadership, we are moving toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar hegemony, and financial soundness and security."

Secretary Bessent further praised the move, saying, "There is no more powerful way to commemorate our great nation and President Trump’s historic achievements than with a U.S. dollar bill bearing his signature," adding, "It is entirely fitting that this historic currency be issued on the 250th anniversary of our founding."

The U.S. Treasury Department had previously announced in March plans to print President Trump’s signature on newly issued banknotes to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary.

It remains unclear when these banknotes will enter circulation. The Hill, an American political news outlet, reported that it typically takes several weeks from the time the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints the bills until the Federal Reserve distributes them.

Standard U.S. currency typically features the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer, who holds administrative roles related to currency. This marks the first time a sitting president’s signature has been printed on banknotes.

Limited edition 250th-anniversary passport featuring an image of Trump [UPI=Yonhap News]

The Hill noted, "While federal law prohibits the inclusion of items related to living persons on U.S. currency, the Treasury Department maintains that, under the 'Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020' signed by President Trump during his first term, such restrictions can be bypassed for special occasions like the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding."

Despite the Treasury Department’s explanation, public sentiment has not been particularly favorable.

According to a joint poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov last April, 59% of respondents expressed opposition to including President Trump’s signature on currency, while only 24% were in favor.

Since returning to office, President Trump has made efforts to incorporate his name or image into various areas.

He has introduced limited-edition passports and annual national park passes featuring his portrait, and as part of the 250th-anniversary commemorative projects, he also created a $1 commemorative coin featuring his face, which recently received approval from a government advisory body.