Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - FOXNEWS - 20120407:21:24:00
>> we can have a cheaper alloy. in 1793 when the u.s. federal coins took shape, most of the coins were in silver, including the dime. >> some wonder if the days are numbered for using small change in america. similar moves have been made historically. for example, a half penny was used in the united states until 1857. >> it's possible to think about alternatives, one of which is just getting rid of pennies and nickels, just having dimes and quarters and dealing with the rounding off problems that would accompany that level of coinage. >> experts say at some point computers may take the place o...