[Bavarian]

When I go into a bank to get money vice ATM or getting change back at a store. T hey never have any, or very few. Try to get $2.00 bills also. Want to get them into circulation.

In Europe, the Pfennig and now 1 Euro Cent are small, the penny can be made smaller and cheaper, same with Nickel if needed.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by jblum315

The U.S. mint has over a billion dollars in dollar coins sitting in bags. Nobody wants them.

Well, If nobody wants them I'll take them.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jblum315

The U.S. mint has over a billion dollars in dollar coins sitting in bags. Nobody wants them.

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Well, If nobody wants them I'll take them.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by AutoBike

Living just a short distance from Windsor, Ontario, I've never seen anyone refuse a USD coin anywhere in Canada.

A few years ago I tried paying for a visitor fishing license at a store in Canada with Susan Anthony dollar coins and they were not accepted. The owner only wanted either US paper money or Canadian funny money. This was in a small town.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Cindy, you are obviously a female and carry a purse, so carrying coins makes no difference to you. I'm wearing shorts 99% of the time and don't want to be weighed down by heavy coins.

Well, I am a female, too, and this is exactly why I do not like the dollar coin. Since they are so bulky, men end up giving them to the women to carry in their purse. We lived in a European Union country for a while, and I can testify to how d*** heavy a purse can get with those dollar coins.

Also, it's harder to separate those out from the other coins in a coin purse, when in a hurry and not trying to hold up a line, as opposed to grabbing your bills out of your wallet and separating out the ones you need.

It was a royal PIA.

[Virtual Geezer]

It will promote savings via the piggy bank or change jar. For years while I was working I would always pay for everything with folding cash. Very seldom used a credit card if at all. Every evening I would empty the change into a large piggy bank that had been in the family for 40+ years. I would just let it build up and once a year empty it, roll everything and head to the bank. Always looked odd walking into a bank carrying a brief case about an inch off the ground as it was so heavy. I still do this today and since being retired and using a credit card ($ rewards and cash rewards) it takes a lot longer to get a decent amount.

Still carry 2 Sacagawea coins around for luck and a few $2.00 bills for restaurant tips.

VG

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by buggyone

A few years ago I tried paying for a visitor fishing license at a store in Canada with Susan Anthony dollar coins and they were not accepted. The owner only wanted either US paper money or Canadian funny money. This was in a small town.

Try using Canadian funny money in the United States most all will not take---only will accept US monopoly money Sounds like the typical American traveler --- remember you are in their country --- some people hate France because they refuse to speak English. Try speaking French in the US - I rest my case -- thank you

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

Try using Canadian funny money in the United States most all will not take---only will accept US monopoly money Sounds like the typical American traveler --- remember you are in their country --- some people hate France because they refuse to speak English. Try speaking French in the US - I rest my case -- thank you

My comment was sarcastic and hope you were not offended.

I travel to other countries frequently and have seen many acts of travelers that are amazing. Trust me, most Americans are not like that but some really are doozies.

One of the "funniest" was a group of older New York "ladies" who, after being on a walking tour of Tallin, Estonia, complained loudly that the 1,000 year old cobblestone streets should be black topped for easier walking.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

(Where did the term "buck" come from anyway?)

Your question piqued my curiosity so I googled "dollar buck" and came up with a lot of answers such as:

"Though some believe that the term buck for an American dollar originated from the use of silver dollars for bucks `markers used in poker,' others believe that the term buck `dollar' originated due to the fact that buckskins were used in trade, as a form of money, in early America. The term buck was then transferred to currency. If that is the case, then the buck used in poker got its name from the buck `dollar' used as a marker in the game. Unfortunately, no one knows the true answer with certainty." My emphasis.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

It's all going to be electronic at some point anyway. and then coin and currency become a moot point!

How would you buy vegetables at a roadside stand or vegetable market? How would you pay the kid next door to cut your grass?

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

How would you buy vegetables at a roadside stand or vegetable market? How would you pay the kid next door to cut your grass?

with your smart phone

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

with your smart phone

What smart phone?

[gomoho]

The one we will all have to own if we want to continue to function in this world.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by gomoho

The one we will all have to own if we want to continue to function in this world.

I have never had a cell phone and I really don't want one. I'm perfectly happy with my land-line and I hope to keep it that way for a long long time. ;-)

[Bavarian]

So, I have a square module to plug into iPhone, swipe credit card, and sale made.