QUOTE(just carl @ Sep 5 2007, 09:38 AM)

Since we out source so much to India, why not include them in this new system. Then we can get rid of our Mint and just outsource all coinage to India. Imagine trying to contact them about a coin order.
India is having hard time keeping coins in circulation, they have a big big issue with the metal in coins being worth more than the face value so lots are melting them illegally.