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What Will Happen to Strippers With Dollar Coin?

by Alex on February 12th, 2007

The US is taking another crack at getting our monetary system more efficient and up to speed with other nations. That’s right, the dollar coin is being re-introduced for a 3rd time. This time, the coins will begin with George Washington and change presidents every 3 months for 4 years.

Paper dollars will still be printed simultaneously however, as most Americans do not favor the cheaper to produce dollar coins. Countries like Canada, Australia and the EU countries have done away with paper ones, with 5 dollar notes being the smallest denomination you can get in those countries.

In a poll taken by the AP-Ipsos, an astounding 75% of Americans disapprove of getting rid of paper dollars for dollars coins. 50% believe it’s ok to have both circulating at the same time.

71% also disapprove of getting rid of the penny even though it costs more to make than what it’s worth, wasting taxpayer money. In countries like Australia, one cent pieces do not exist and merchants round up or down to the nearest five cents.

As advanced as we are, it is amazing how far behind we are when it comes to our currency. Perhaps the stripper lobbyists are holding a tight grip on Washington to keep the dollar note. What would happen to that industry if the paper ones were eliminated? Would women have to carry change purses in their garter belts? Would they fear men throwing dollar coins at them? For this reason, maybe keeping the paper dollars is good idea. Otherwise, come on people, let’s get with the program here. 

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