This thread is off topic, but as a former coin collector (in my teens), I
still have a fondness for coins and "oddball" ($2) currency. I still ask
for them at the bank in the hopes of keeping them circulating. My opinion
on this is that we need to do away with the paper dollar. I've rarely had
any problem finding a machine that accepts the dollar coin (all but one of
the local post offices around here take them), as well as the vending
machines at the mall. Do away with the dollar, and the coin and $2 bill
will begin to circulate. That at least is my $3 worth (one bill and one
coin :-) ).
I still remember a few years ago (before the gold dollar, in the mid 90's) I
spent an Anothony dollar at the local drug store. The (young, probably just
out of high school so the coin was before her time) cashier stared at it and
told me to wait, she had to ask the manager if she was allowed to accept
this. I just smiled, but was laughing inside. (Actually, kind of sad too.)
Craig (I miss the Eisenhower dollars...those were fun to spend! Made a
dollar really feel like a dollar.)