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Default OT Did You Know It Costs More Than a Penny to Make a Penny?

On Jan 18, 7:16*pm, Rick Brandt wrote:
Harry K wrote:
One of the major reasons for the dollar coin flop is the size. *It is
too close to a quarter.


I hear that a lot, but I don't buy it. *ALL paper money is exactly the same
size and weight. *Solution? You actually have to look at it. *No reason the
same doesn't apply to coins.

The dollar coin will be hugely successful the moment they stop printing
paper ones.


the blid cant identify the difference between bills, theres a lawsuit
about this.

money must be redesigned, better to go efficent, and give vending
companies a short term tax break to cover upgrade costs.

many vending machines accept credit/debit cards.

which is more efficent minimizes break ins and no cash counting