Chump Change

I read this article (and then stole their picture) discussing whether the penny should be scrapped or saved. I think it's really interesting because here in New Zealand, not only have they got rid of the one cent coin, they are in the process of getting rid of the five cent coin. I know. It's crazy. Even now, if something costs $1.73... what happens? Well, I think I just get charged $1.75. But it is nice and friendly New Zealand so it's just as likely that I am getting charged $1.70. Unfortunately, I never pay attention because I pay with debit card. I hate cash. And coins.

But it is really that big a deal to get rid of the penny? I guess that I don't think it is, but I still don't like it for some reason. But at least American change is easy to handle. Thank goodness, New Zealand is revamping their coin system to make everything smaller and more manageable. Then again, as I read in the paper this weekend (me! reading a paper!!), a lot of coin operated machines are freaking out that all the coins are changing size.

Money, money, money - you are the cause of so many problems.