Do non-numismatists appreciate “odd” currency?
I frequently like to use “odd” currency such as half dollars, presidential dollars, and 2 dollar bills when leaving a tip or making a small purchase. I’d like to think that the recipient appreciates the currency for the novelty and maybe it will spurn some interest in numismatics (or perhaps they know someone to give it to). Sometimes the recipient voices their appreciation or interest to me, but most often the transaction takes place without comment. My wife finds this practice rude. She feels that the “odd” currency creates a hassle for the recipient, and if they really wanted it they would seek it out on their own. Now I realize I’m asking a biased audience, but what do my fellow CT members think? –> Last edited by trogdor; 12-30-2009 at 03:20 AM. Reason: corrected punctuation –> Reply With Quote –> 12-30-2009 03:35 AM #2 chip View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Novice collector Join Date Jun 2009 Location Northern Illinois Posts 1,611 My Mood Blog Entri
I frequently like to use “odd” currency such as half dollars, presidential dollars, and 2 dollar bills when leaving a tip or making a small purchase. I’d like to think that the recipient appreciates the currency for the novelty and maybe it will spurn some interest in numismatics (or perhaps they know someone to give it to). Sometimes the recipient voices their appreciation or interest to me, but most often the transaction takes place without comment. My wife finds this practice rude. She feels that the “odd” currency creates a hassle for the recipient, and if they really wanted it they would seek it out on their own. Now I realize I’m asking a biased audience, but what do my fellow CT members think? –> Last edited by trogdor; 12-30-2009 at 02:20 AM. Reason: corrected punctuation –> Reply With Quote –> 12-30-2009 02:35 AM #2 chip View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Novice collector Join Date Jun 2009 Location Northern Illinois Posts 1,696 My Mood Blog Entri
