----- Original Message ----- From: "P. J. Alling"
Subject: Re: PESO - Grumpy Man With Lunch
As an Economist all I can say is I'll rattle some bones and get back to you. On the onther hand it would be nice to actually want to get some Canadian coins in my change now and then...
One of the treaties between our two countries puts Canadian coins at par with US coins. It was done to make change easier to deal with. It's also why the denominations of coinage in common are the same size. It seems to be an ignored agreement south of the border. William Robb
