The U.S. State Department will release limited-edition commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in July, according to multiple reports. These passports will have customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features as standard U.S. passports.
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The U.S. State Department will release limited-edition commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in July. These passports will have customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining standard security features.
- Commemorative passports will feature Trump's portrait and signature over text from the Declaration of Independence
- Approximately 25,000 to 30,000 passports expected for distribution before the holiday
- Passport cover design reversed with 'United States of America' in bold gold print at the top
- The U.S. Mint has also announced plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring Trump's image
The redesigned passports place Trump's portrait and signature over text from the Declaration of Independence on interior visa pages. Renderings provided by the State Department show his portrait displayed opposite an image of the signing of the Declaration in 1776, marking a departure from traditional artwork that featured historical scenes and iconic landmarks.
The commemorative passports will be available at the Washington D.C. passport office, with approximately 25,000 to 30,000 expected for distribution before the holiday as reported by Daily Mail. A State Department official called that figure 'fake news' without specifying how many of the commemorative passports will be issued.
The cover design has been reversed with 'United States of America' in bold gold print at the top and 'passport' at the bottom, according to Sky News. A small gold American flag with the number 250 encircled by stars will sit at the bottom of the back cover.
The passports also feature Trump's signature in gold on one page set against elements of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. flag as reported by Al Jazeera. Another page includes an illustration of the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration, according to Fox News.
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