The Trump coin

Photo Illustration by David Brandon Geeting for The New York Times

The Donald coinage goes mainstream with various depictions of Agent Orange from "riding a missile" to classic smirks, rendered in gold or silver, take your pick. 

The novelty coins are simple, glistening tokens of admiration for former President Donald J. Trump. They’re also one of the hottest products going.

There’s a style for every taste, each featuring a portrait of Mr. Trump. Sometimes he’s rendered in gold, staring thoughtfully into the distance. In others he’s smirking in silver, raising a thumb’s up, or even riding a missile while a bald eagle soars behind him.

Among all the options, one version stands out. Known online as simply the “Trump coin,” it has become a favorite of right-wing social media and fringe news sites. It’s advertised between claims of stolen elections or conspiracy theories about global cabals. Some ads even describe the coin as a kind of cryptocurrency, suggesting it would soon be worth thousands.

The coin itself features Mr. Trump’s face embossed in gold on a base of shining silver. His slogan, “Keep America Great,” is written in an arc atop his head.

When reading this, channeling Don't Look Up and Dr. Strangelove comes to mind as the world's in meltdown mode with the US leading the way when it comes to group psychosis and the ability for people to believe anything after reading "reputable"sources such as Qanon, among significant others.

The Strangelove poster says it all. :)

Theatrical release poster by Tomi Ungerer