Why do you have to "put your two cents in"..but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"?
116385
Actually they're both different transactions. It's all part of a negotiation tactic. One usually tries to get the most value up front, so we try to get two cents out of them. When they feel reluctant to put their two cents in, we can take the next step and make a deal they can't refuse: we'll pay them to tell us their thoughts. But notice that it's not two pennies for your thoughts. That would create a negative cash flow. It's all written off as a marketing expense anyway.
824707
a hundred pennies, duh
818260
I was thinking about the same thing the other day. It's funny how we hear phrases so much we know what they mean, but sometimes don't stop to think about it literally. I think it means to take something as if it will always be granted to you, as if you won't have to work hard for it in the future.
347616
Because the $1 Bill is King!  There is no other possible reason.  It should be easier to use $2 Bills since they would take up less room.  Plus, the time saved in counting $1 bills in your pocket and to make change would be worth millions!  Not to mention the reduced cost to the government by producing fewer $1 bills.\n\nThis also answers the question:  "Why is the $1 COIN not popular?".  Because the $1 Bill is King - and therefore the vending machine companies will not pay to change over their machines - which would be essential to making a coin viable.  The bottom line is that no one wants a coin - or a $2 bill!\n\nBoth have worked remarkably well in Canada which had an identical coinage and bill system until recently.  They moved to a $1 coin, then after this was a hit they added a $2 coin.  The equivalent bills were phased out and everyone has been happy.  The difference was that the vending companies were quick to recognize the benefits of adapting their machines - those bill readers are nothing but trouble!
365154
technically teh pennies are abandoned property so you would not be done for theft. however your karma quotient woudl be pretty low!
253134
I wonder what that says about us Brits?  While it still existed, I would throw in my ha'penneth (half pence) but still offer a penny for your thoughts. Perhaps we're too self-effacing, that we think our opinion is worth half as much as someone else's!
1036667
Because money printed has to be backed by something else of value, like gold. Otherwise the money is worthless. It's the same reason that the U.S. mint doesn't print enough money to simply give everyone one billion dollars. They wouldn't be backed by anything and a jug of milk would cost a billion dollars.
795944
When I see a penny heads down, I always like to flip it over and leave it there...that way when the next person comes along, it will be good luck for them.
5881
I don't think anybody would stop you, but depending on how many pennies are in there, you may get frowned at. Especially if you take them and put them in your pocket rather than using them to pay for your current purchase.
374482
Because the value of them chage constantly, companies are reluctant to post values online.  The best thing to do is purchase a coin book and use that as a guide.  Just remember, it's just a guide.  The prices can vary widely.
770236
They don't chase for a penny.\n\nIf someone posts something with insufficient postage for 1st, it'll go second class. So you'd be wasting money.\n\nIf there's not enough for 2nd class, even if it's 1p short, you get a card through the door instead.\n\nThis card will inform the recipient that if they want their letter they have to pay a POUND, plus the missing postage. So you either have to take the card to the sorting office or post it with enough stamps to pay the fee.
1185417
The problem with most penny stocks is that alot of the time they are traded on the OTC (Over The Counter) Market and not subject to the same financial standards/guidelines as other publicly listed stocks. \n\nTo give you an example - If you went to a race track and were allowed to place a bet when the race was nearly complete, would you be willing to pay a little extra to place that bet?  That is why the blue chips and other equities with track records have better liquidity and track record.
110019
ok darlin, first off everyone loves money especially dollars, if you look at a dollar and break it down to dimes, your working percentages, and metric system, get comfortable with that then go to a five thinking only in terms of dimes, then your on your way.....
1131389
Hey!  I feel the same about some of these things, but out of common sense, Some people think that they know what is best for you.  I wonder where these people are when it is time to pay my bills?
381729
What worked for me:\nYou'll need paper rolls to pack the coins into.  They are very inexpensive at office supply stores.  Banks may give them away free of charge. Penny rolls hold 50 pennies each.\n\nGet a movie to watch while you sort, count, and roll. You can buy all sorts of toys (uh, I mean tools) that will help you. But that all costs money, decreasing the final amount of money that goes into your pocket.\n\nI called my bank and told them how much I had in change and asked them if they would accept the rolled coins.  They told me that if I put a personal identifier on each roll, they would accept the entire amount.  (I think this was an arbitrary requirement imposed by a teller who didn't want to deal with $400 in change, so make sure you ask your bank for specifics.)\n\nOther option that I couldn't force myself to do:\nCoinstar: No counting, stacking, rolling, or identifying. They will also charge a fee of 8.9% which I find unacceptably high, but you get to make that choice for yourself.  They might be running a no-free promotion somewhere. The Coinstar website has a kiosk locator.
25050
Why someone says that's my 0.02, they are saying "that's my two cents". This is like saying "that's my opinion". By saying their opinion is worth so little, they are hoping to lessen the impact of a possibly consentious statement, showing politeness and humility.
446246
Of course.  Money is money, right?  Save up enough pennies eventually you have a dollar.  Save up enough dollars eventually you have.....well, I think you get the idea.  Out of all the coins, the penny has always had a special place in my heart.  Poor thing just ends up sitting somewhere waiting....either in a change jar or a wallet or a public restroom floor.  People see a quarter and, sure, they forget that old crink in the back and immediately bend down to pick it up.  Wouldn't do that for the penny.  I guess all my grandmother's lectures of what it was like to live during the depression rest somewhere in the front of my mind.