Left-wing critics are opposing the recent plans made by the House Republicans to introduce legislation directing the US Treasury to mint 400,000 commemorative silver dollar coins bearing the likeness of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The currency will feature a six work inscription reading: ‘Well Done, good, and faithful servant’ – as per the sponsors and media reports. The limited edition coins would be dated 2026, inscribed with Kirk’s full name, and issued as a legal tender if the bill gets enacted.
The final design would be selected by the Treasury Secretary in consultation with the sitting president who is Donald Trump. But the news has sparked serious backlash online with many calling out for a revision to the decision as they don’t feel Charlie Kirk was a man whose ideology represents those in the country.
Many critics called him a man with a lot of hate, while others deemed him a racist who didn’t give equality and respect to minorities.
If enacted, the measure would join a long-running US commemorative coin tradition in which Congress creates time-limited programs to honor people, events, and places.
Under this framework, the US Mint produces coins in specific compositions and mintages, and while the coins are legal tender, they aren’t intended for general circulation.