A Whole Revamp of Change

Desjardin has called for a whole revamping of the coin lineup and change department.

G & M Article / Desjardin Statements

I agree with much of what they say. Some of their recommendations may not be worth it, as I think for logistics, the quarter and looney will need to be kept the same size due to older vending machines, pool tables and pay phone systems.

I have questions about whether eliminating a 5c piece would be logistically practical only because rounding to the nearest 10 cent piece may be problematic. However, the nickle should be shrunk, perhaps to the size of a dime. Eliminate the dime altogether as a 5c and a 25c are adequate. Shrink the $2 piece to half its size (even smaller than a quarter) and just get rid of the $5 bills. No new coins please!

Keep it simple stupid mint!