I was wondering if a former president of the United States could receive or obtain a dollar coin. Is there a special process or requirement for them to get one, or are they treated like any other citizen in this matter?
6 answers
CosmicDream
Thu Jan 16 2025
This regulation ensures that only deceased presidents are commemorated in this manner.
Silvia
Thu Jan 16 2025
George H. W. Bush, one of the recent former presidents, did not meet this criterion during the initial implementation of the act.
amelia_doe_explorer
Thu Jan 16 2025
The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 outlines specific criteria for honoring former presidents on a dollar coin.
HanbokGlamourQueenElegance
Thu Jan 16 2025
Similarly, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush were also ineligible for a dollar coin due to their recency in office and being alive at the time.
GwanghwamunGuardian
Thu Jan 16 2025
Even then-current president Barack Obama was not considered for a dollar coin, as he was serving his term and had not met the deceased requirement.