The replacement host on Jimmy Kimmel Live! shared an NSFW edit of Donald Trump’s upcoming commemorative US coin. The controversial edit, which aired during Thursday night’s monologue, replaced the official coin design with a bending depiction of the president.
Ike Barinholtz jokes about Donald Trump’s US coin
Ike Barinholtz, stepping in as Jimmy Kimmel’s replacement for the evening, devoted a segment of his opening monologue to the recently announced $1 coin featuring Donald Trump’s likeness. The comedian addressed the US Mint’s production plans, saying, “The coin will be available beginning this fall but thanks to inflation it will only be worth 50 cents.” This is in reference to rising inflation rate due to the ongoing Iran war.
Barinholtz then showed the coin’s front-facing portrait of Trump, sarcastically praising the design team’s work. “I gotta say they really really nailed the skin tone.” What followed, however, shifted the tone to an NSFW one.
Jimmy Kimmel’s replacement described the reverse side as “equally beautiful” before unveiling an edited photo of a naked Trump bending forward, exposing his backside on the coin. “Oh my God! Tails we all lose,” Barinholtz added immediately after the reveal as the audience erupted and applauded.
The actual coin reverse bears no resemblance to the broadcast image. Officials designed it with a Freedom 250 eagle emblem, complete with arrows and olive branches: a traditional American motif completely absent from the televised version.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Mint will strike the one-dollar coin to mark America’s 250th anniversary. He promoted the launch on X (formerly Twitter), presenting it as a patriotic milestone.
“As America commemorates 250 years of independence, the @usmint will begin striking this new $1 gold coin to honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism,” Bessent wrote. “Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”
Despite the Treasury’s enthusiasm, the coin faces scrutiny over its legality. Federal statutes have long blocked living individuals from gracing American money.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.
