Lincoln's Birthday

Kevy Baby · 02-13-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

There have been various movements to eliminate the penny. It comes from the same general movement to get us converted to coins for small dollar denominations.

I really like the idea of a $1 coin (and no bill) and $2 bill.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-13-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I really like the idea of a $1 coin (and no bill) and $2 bill.

I do not. If you've spent any time in Europe, all it means is that you are constantly carrying several kilos worth of change at any one time. It gets annoying.

Kevy Baby · 02-13-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I do not. If you've spent any time in Europe, all it means is that you are constantly carrying several kilos worth of change at any one time. It gets annoying.

I came to my opinion after spending time in Canada experiencing this. The only reason one would need a pocket full of change is if you have too many $1 coins. Since there is a $2 bill, theory holds that the most of the $1 coin one would need is 1, maybe a couple of them if you anticipate needing them for tips.

MUCH preferred the $1 coin/$2 bill combination.