May 01, 2026
Marking a historic change, the signature of Donald Trump, the President of USA, is set to be printed on USA’s paper currency. The an nouncement of this initiative was made by the US Treas ury Department in relation to USA’s 250th anniversary celebrations. This move has made Trump the first sitting president whose signature will feature on the country’s paper currency ever since the introduction of paper money in USA in 1861 and seeks to honour his contribu tions and USA’s milestones. While some people support the change, it has sparked controversies related to its legality and bringing politics into currency notes.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first form of paper money, called bills of credit, issued by the USA was printed in 1690 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony to pay soldiers.
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ACTIVITY: Signing Off
Indian banknotes are signed by the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Name 5 consecutive past RBI governors starting with the current one.
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3._______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
