Currency Changes – Not Far Enough

Interesting commentary on the move to drop the penny from circulation. I tend to agree that the 5 cent coin should have been eliminated in this move.  The new 1 […]
Published on April 3, 2012

Interesting commentary on the move to drop the penny from circulation.

I tend to agree that the 5 cent coin should have been eliminated in this move.  The new 1 cent coin should be the dime.  Where I differ with the opinion is that I believe the quarter should be replaced with a 50 cent coin.

The other big change that I believe our financial system needs to get on board with is more and more electronic payments.  Moving cash and coins is expensive.

 

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