Kimmel Criticizes Trump’s $12,000 UFC Commemorative Coin With No Face Value
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Jimmy Kimmel, host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," criticized a commemorative coin offered by the Trump family for an upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn, noting the coin has no face value and is priced at nearly $12,000. During his June 10, 2026 monologue, Kimmel said the coin takes "a special kind of con man" to sell supporters "money they cannot spend any place." Kimmel displayed an image of the medallion, which he said is one ounce of "pure PF70-rated gold," and claimed an ounce of PF70-rated gold without the president's head sells for about $4,500. He read a disclaimer stating the coin is intended "for individual enjoyment only" and "not for investment purposes," adding it "is not legal tender and has no face value." Kimmel also referenced a statement from White House spokesman Davis Ingle rejecting suggestions of a conflict of interest, calling such claims "irresponsible."
What’s reported
Jimmy Kimmel criticized a commemorative coin offered by the Trump family for a UFC fight on the White House lawn.
The coin is priced at $11,999.99 and has "no face value," according to Kimmel.
Kimmel said the coin is one ounce of "pure PF70-rated gold" and claimed an ounce of PF70-rated gold without the president's head sells for about $4,500.
A disclaimer read by Kimmel states the coin is "not legal tender and has no face value" and is intended "for individual enjoyment only" and "not for investment purposes."
White House spokesman Davis Ingle issued a statement rejecting suggestions of a conflict of interest, calling them "irresponsible."
Key figures
Jimmy Kimmel, host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Donald Trump, former president
Davis Ingle, White House spokesman
Sources: Variety
