Canadian Money

[DrFaroohk]

Living somewhat near Canada, we have a lot of canadian change rolling around our area. People act like I've just given them wooden nickels if they god FORBID find a canadian quarter.

What is the big deal? Yeah, I know vending machines and payphones won't accept them. What, does every quarter in your possession have to be for emergencies? It's a quarter, it's 25 damn cents. Ya know, this quarter ended up in my register somehow, because someone else spent it here. Even though its officially not 25 cents, he and I both agreed that it might as well be a quarter. And guess what, that guy, the guy who spent it here, he got it from somewhere else! Oh no! That's TWICE now that people have just decided that a small round piece of metal with a picture etched into it was worth 25 cents even though it's "officially" not. See? The world's not gonna end if you just play along.

[Hon'ya-chan]

Just tell them that they can use Canadian Coins in the Parking Meters.

[ArenaBoy]

I live 30 minutes away from the Windsor area and 35 minutes away from the Sarnia area so I have at least a few Canadian coins in my pocket change. It's perfect for me because I make the occasional foray into Canada so why bother complaining?

[Knightmare]

I was born and raised in northern Michigan, 2 hours south of the Canadian border.
Growing up, I'd see just as many Canadian monies as I did American.
My hometown was a year-round tourist town. Taking Canadian coins was no big deal for most people. A quarter was a quarter.

BTW, this is my 400th post! Yay me!

[Gurndigarn]

As near as I can tell, it depends on what state you're from. New York and Illinois seem to be the most anti-Canadian-coin of the northern states, at least among those I've lived in or near.

My guess is that it's because both of those states have a lot of toll roads. And since those roads are government property, they can only accept official US money. So the people have to care more.

[EmiOfBrie]

Maybe these customers would be less adamantly against receiving Canadian change if they knew that the US and Canadian currencies have been closing in on each other for the last few months

Currently C$1 is about US93¢ as of this morning

[tollbaby]

I know! I *hate* receiving Canadian change.... And you wouldn't believe it around here. EVERY single store I go into gives me Canadian money in my change. It really sucks.

(tongue firmly planted in cheek)

[auntiem]

Around here they adjusted the parking meters to not accept Canadian coins - so a lot of stores now don't take Canadian change anymore - which makes for lovely fun for the poor cashiers that have to argue about it daily with Canadians.

[Imogene]

(tongue firmly planted in cheek)

I was about to wonder about you... I thought you'd told me you live smack in the midst of Canadia.

[Becks]

Canadian coins rock.

I honestly don't see the problem with them.



Never saw paper money from Canada, though.

[karma_gypsy]

I see the occasional quarter, lots of pennies and a dime here and there. I usually have to switch them out with spare change we have hanging around the till. I have seen people get pissy over receiving a Canadian penny though.

[CrazedClerk]

Speaking as a Canadian, I do usually keep some U.S. pocket money around (even change) for my visits down South (I live less than 2 hours from the border). If I do try and use a canadian coin down south, it's not deliberate.

[onkko]

Im used all kind of coins from different countries but these are euros so dont matter

[Amethyst Hunter]

My guess is that it's because both of those states have a lot of toll roads. And since those roads are government property, they can only accept official US money.

Bingo. I can't speak for NY, but speaking for Illinois? Our tollroads and their associated insanity are things of legend. At least in the state.

Me, personally - I love Canadian money. It's pretty and it reminds me of the summer trip I got to take 4 years ago. *wistful sigh*

[Shengirl]

We've gotten rolls of pennies with Canadian pennies in them - straight from the bank. -_-