When it looked like the world of coins in Illinois was going to go the same route as the 8-track tape, there was a group of people in our state who found value in them.

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Since I was a kid, I've always had some sort of jar filled with coins. Back when I was growing up, I would actually use them to buy stuff. There was some in my car to pay tolls. Most people paid cash for stuff, so they came in handy when you're bill wasn't just a straight amount.

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Nowadays, I often think to myself, what do I do with this huge jar of change. I barely use cash to buy anything anymore, so I'm not going to lug around a pocket full of coins. Are coins eventually gonna go complete

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