… or the oil embargo, or the sky high interest rates, or giving back the Panama Canal for $1. As for the military ‘botching’ the rescue, since I enlisted during the Carter administration, I can attest to how in poor the military was during that time.

The Carter Coin will have a commemorative 18% interest rate on the payment plan to purchase it, when it comes out in 2 years.

Didn’t realize that. In fact, the original legislation indicates a 2 year wait is required after a death of a president. The George Bush coin was issued under special legislation and the coin itself was release 2 years plus a week or two after his death. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

I think Congress should just pass a law that makes this automatic.

I agree.

He was a good man and the victim of awful timing with the oil embargo and the Iranian hostage-taking. Several analyses of his term seem to be rosier than I recall from 45+ years ago.

I’m looking forward to continuing my first spouse collection with Rosalynn Carter. That will make my slate 19 orders in 2025. It’s looking like a busy year.

Likely, but not certain. The program has ended, a new law will need to be passed for Carter (Congress had to pass a law specifically authorizing the Bush Sr. coin and spousal medal for the same reason).

Presumably, a new law will need to be issued for each President once they pass (Clinton, ‘W’ Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden – did I miss any of the currently living Presidents?). Though, I think Congress should just pass a law that makes this automatic.