11 Jan
1999
11 Jan
'99
4:13 p.m.
On Mon, 11 Jan 1999, Will Emerson wrote:
I'd like the U.S. to do it in a similar manner to
Canada... The S.B.A.
was
an idiotic move.. The "Loonies" and "Twoonies", being unique in
size,
weight, colour, and feel, make a lot more sense. Add to the fact, that a
coin lasts a lot longer than a bill, would reduce costs that currently
are paid by citizens. Besides, if you've got much more than ten one
dollar
notes in your wallet, wouldn't you trade them for a larger bill? I won't
even start about my collection of ATM receipts that builds up...
Depends! I always like to accumulate a fist full of ones before going to
the flea market. Makes you feel a bit silly when after dickering a guy
down to $2 from $10 you hand him a $20 :)
- don