There are a lot of reasons I need to rely on quarters these days. Okay, there are two reasons I need to rely on quarters- Buying diet coke in the vending machine at work and laundry.
Every time I go to do either of those things, I get my quarters in order. To do that, I absolutely must check to see what states are on the backs. Then, I choose the 3 plus states I like the least (If the quarter is so old there isn't a state on the back, that automatically trumps even my least favorite state- Texas- and gets used first) to use for my purchase/ load of laundry.
I also double check the states when loaning quarters out. Yup, that's right. If you borrow a quarter from me I will have given you my least favorite state in the slew of quarters hanging out in my change purse.
6 comments:
That's too funny. I love the idea of using quarters in order of state preference!
I have to say, though, I love the dollar coins. The first time I ever got one was in NYC and I thought it was a scam. But, really, so much more practical than bills.
The problem with dollar coins is that they are not accepted everywhere. I have had instances where I tried to pay in multiple Sacajaweas and it was frowned upon. Also, some vending machines don't take them either (our new ones at work do, but the old ones didn't). I agree though that they are more practical. Much more handy than dollar bills.
dollar coins? where have I been?
when did we start using them? could it be that I don't know this because I rarely use a vending machine? I'll have to brush up on my coinage knowledge ASAP.
Do you use them in order of state preference or which state design you like the best?
It's a combo of state and design. A good design could bump a least favorite state up to the ladder of preference.
Texas' design is a cop-out. But I'd put it over say...Wyoming. The worst state...EVER.
Soon, the dollar coins will be all the presidents. They'll be back, and coke addicts will need to start using $5's to snort.
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