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Pawn Stars presenter Rick Harrison joined Newsmax's "Wake Up America Weekend" to analyze a new Trump commemorative piece.
Harrison, 61, was brought on to assess the worth of the new "Trump coin," which features a gold-colored $1 coin bearing President Trump's image. While Trump has marketed the coins as "gold," Harrison made clear that the coins are actually "gold-tone" and not genuine gold.
Newsmax presenter Andrew Craft expressed shock when Harrison revealed that the Trump coin consists of "88% copper." The pair examined the coin's potential value as a collector's piece. Craft, 34, questioned whether the Trump coins would "sell like gangbusters," leading Harrison to note that the "largest coin dealer in the world for collectible coins is the US mint."
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He continued, "I think this will be highly collectible." He tackled the debate surrounding featuring a living individual on currency, referencing a coin from the 150th anniversary of the US showcasing former President Calvin Coolidge, reports the Express US.
"I think it'll sell like hot cakes. You know, fifty percent of the population will like it, fifty percent will not," Harrison remarked. He detailed the background of the planet's most precious coin, dubbed the "eagle coin," which commands a staggering $30 million.
This follows an expert disclosing the 2 characteristics that could make your penny worth $22,000. Craft pressed further, questioning, "What about the Trump coin? I mean, 95, 96 years from now, could you see the Trump gold coin appreciating in value over time? Like the eagle?" Harrison clarified that most enthusiasts will submit the coin for professional grading, aiming for the flawless score of 70.
"It's one of those things where you don't just have coin collectors buying it, you're going to have Trump fans buying it too, which I think is really going to push the price up," said Harrison. He also detailed the significance of "great" design elements on the coin, which depicts an eagle grasping an olive branch in one hand and arrows in the other.
"The eagle is looking at the olive branch, and not at the arrows, which means try to do peace before you go to war," added the Pawn Stars host. Craft highlighted the link between the Trump coin and the "America 250" commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
"It's just another cool token as we continue celebrating America 250. I know the 4th of July is over, but this is really an all-year celebration," added the Newsmax host.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterized the coin as celebrating "the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all."
The Trump coins are designed to "honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism," he added.
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