In the US, the largest coin in (general) circulation remains the quarter (about 12p!). Is there any

Posted by Jenniffer Sheldon on Saturday, March 30, 2024

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In the US, the largest coin in (general) circulation remains the quarter (about 12p!). Is there any demand amongst Americans for more 'sensible' coins like a dollar, 2 dollar, 5 dollar etc to be minted and put in general circulation, and, if not (as I suspect) why not?

Paul Street, Leeds

  • the largest coin is actually the silver $1 bullion at 40.6 mm diameter.

    B. Romans, Seattle USA

  • Like most people in the USA I rarely use cash. The exception is giving tips, something I need to do once or more each day. Giving notes is more satisfying - to both parties - than giving coins. This, I suspect, is a small part of the answer.

    Paul, Houston, USA

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