Since we don't have any coin denominations smaller than 5c...

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Originally posted by: xsilver
apparently another 2 reasons why the penny isnt abolished is due to the minining lobbies using their metals and charities using penny drives to raise revenue.

Here's a summary of the arguments for and against: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efforts_to_eliminate_the_penny

 

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Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
If they get rid of the nickel, I won't have anything that fits the battery compartment on my cameras.

ZV

OK, I don't really know what you're talking about, but nickels won't cease to exist because they stop producing them. You can hoard them if you want.