US to issue passports featuring Trump’s image | US News

The US will issue a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump.

The US state department said it would produce the passports as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

A portrait of the US president will feature on a page inside the passport opposite an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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The passports will also include Mr Trump’s signature, while the cover will have the words “United States of America” in bold gold print at the top and “passport” at the bottom in a reversal of the standard cover.

A small gold American flag, with the number 250 encircled by stars, will sit at the bottom of the back cover.

“These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security ‌features that make the US passport the most secure documents in the world,” state department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.

Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the passports will be available to applicants at the Washington DC passport office shortly before 4 July.

The commemorative passport will be the default option for those applying in person at the office, though those who want a standard passport will be able to get one by applying online or outside of Washington, officials told the Associated Press.

A state department official told Reuters there would be no extra fee charged to receive one of the limited run of commemorative passports.

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Commemorative Trump gold coin

It comes as the US Mint announced plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring Mr Trump’s image to mark the anniversary of the founding of the US.

The treasury department has said paper currency will feature Mr Trump’s signature – the first time a sitting president has signed American money.

During his second term, Mr Trump’s allies have added his name to the US Institute of Peace building and the Kennedy Center performing arts venue.

The US president is also planning a triumphal arch in Washington DC, which will feature a towering winged figure flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions, all gilded with gold.

Mr Trump is also planning to build a large ballroom at the White House, has made changes to the Oval Office, and converted the Rose Garden into a stone-covered patio.