A recent letter to the editor argues that U.S. currency should remain free of any monarch’s image, contrasting the practice in Commonwealth nations that feature King Charles on their coins. The writer contends that an image of the reigning English ruler on money is a persistent reminder of who holds power—something they believe should have no place on American currency.

As his term concludes, President Biden faces a pivotal decision: to uphold the American principle of diffused power by reducing presidential authority. This action could reinforce the nation’s core values before he exits office.