I've joked to my pals that if the POTUS (a) eliminated the penny and (b) moved gov't to A-series(ISO 216) paper sizes (biz would then follow) at least then I co

I've joked to my pals that if the POTUS (a) eliminated the penny and (b) moved gov't to A-series(ISO 216) paper sizes (biz would then follow) at least then I could feel this presidency is a net (aggregate) neutral from a utility PoV. A nickel is fine-grained enough for current goods pricing. While we're at it, let's get rid of the dime, too. They are too small to fish for in pockets and purses. In fact, one famous US retailer has a policy of not stocking dimes in their cash room because the founder believed "dimes lose money."