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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;clembo, post: 262948, member: 8033&quot;]I think I just said it and here&#039;s why.</p><p><br /></p><p>What is the real use of a modern $1 coin? The mint just keeps pumping them out and NOBODY uses them in day to day commece.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have yet to have someone give one to me in change and if they did I would not really want it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Look at it from a cashiers point of view. You have slots for cent through quarter. The extras are used for annoying half dollars, the occasional dollar that no one really wants and usually keys to areas of the store (I know this from past experience).</p><p>Currency is lined up $1 through $20 with an additional slot. 50&#039;s and 100&#039;s usually end up under the drawer or immediately dropped in the safe.</p><p><br /></p><p>What does a dollar really buy these days? You can get a bag of chips at the gas station. In my case a small bag would be 99 cents plus tax. That&#039;s $1.05. So if I give them 2 dollar coins they have more clutter and I get back three quarters and two dimes. My change goes into a bin - theirs is just a headache.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, if I get something that comes to, let&#039;s say $5.19 do I want it ALL in change. Hell no. Give me four nice, foldable singles and 81 cents in change.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, you get your &quot;errors&quot; and some nice coins for a collection but why even try and circulate the things? The public has shown since the Ike that they just don&#039;t fly. If you&#039;re going to make a larger denomination coin start at the $10 level perhaps. People might actually use those as long as they get paper in change.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyone else feel this way? ... and if you don&#039;t please tell me why and when was the last time you got one in change or actually spent one.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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