and now we find ourselves in a time when even the penny is gone.  one cent is worthless

byzantine

I haven't done it in years unless I find one with that real look. 

Change is becoming rare and I haven't found a silver dime or quarter in years, but I still always check the bands when I find some change.

Undisciplined

I remember checking the copper band and the dates on each coin when my dad closed out the cash register in his pharmacy each night.

I remember checking the copper band and the dates on each coin when my dad closed out the cash register in his pharmacy each night.  