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Old 03-30-2012, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by nyrgoal View Post
They have already been talking about this and getting rid of nickels because its costing more to make nickels then its worth.

I read another article the other day about the US wanting to use more of the dollar coins instead of dollar bills. I dont see how its cheaper to make those big honking coins? But whata I know.
I don't know if they're cheaper to make but I'm guessing it has to do with hoe a coin is much more durable and would stay in circulation a lot longer than a bill.
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