What happens when we stop using coins?

Scioto

Microchip in our head links to bank accounts; crediting and debiting our accounts. No coins or currency needed anymore so what happens to collecting?

Julian

I do not believe that any of us will have to worry about this.

Something may come to pass like this in the future, but it will be even a longer time to get the entire world, including the less developed to utilize this.

Until that time, money, as we know it now, will still be necessary.

JJM

no computer chip reader at the hot dog stand, .....ever !!!!!

AUandAG

When everyone upgrades to a new chip it will create a new class of collectibles! We'll all be called
chip-heads! and Chip Head Collectors. yep, that's my take.
bob

Baley

we stopped using gold and silver coins for circulation but they're still popular to collect.

I think if we stopped using coins altogether, old coins would be very popular to collect

CoinResource

The mint would still make commems until interest dried up (maybe 10000 yeasr from now).

fastrudy

Coins will become as popular as washboards are today!

Or typewriters

Or 8-track players.

Seriously, when I stop using coins, I am dead.

Lionel

The Mint will still make them.

fishcooker

We pretty much already have quit using them. Coins don't have enough purchasing power beyond vending machine junk food or the car wash. Mostly they are just tossed in a piggy bank and left there for a long time - and then deposited at a bank.

flaminio

<< <i>no computer chip reader at the hot dog stand, .....ever !!!!! >>

Don't be too sure. I already use my credit card for every purchase at every fast food restaurant I go to. Oftentimes many days go by without me using any cash at all, no less coinage.

21Walker

More UNC's??????????Rick

ricko

"What happens when we stop using coins?" They put you in a box and bury you. That's all folks.... Cheers, RickO

Writersblock

Well you stop moving, you swell up, start smelling bad and attracting insects

Scioto

<< <i>Well you stop moving, you swell up, start smelling bad and attracting insects >>



I'm already doing that.

Rodius

<< <i>no computer chip reader at the hot dog stand, .....ever !!!!! >>



I run a cash only biz, no plastic. I still accept local checks. For a small business the fees are so high for debit and credit cards. The locals don't seem to mind.

sonoranmonsoon

<< <i>Microchip in our head links to bank accounts; crediting and debiting our accounts. No coins or currency needed anymore so what happens to collecting? >>



If my credit card is over drawn they simply tear the card up. If the chip in my head is overdrawn, what will they do...chop off my head?
I think I am against this idea.