Keep the change, please: Australians reject coins as not worth the weight

Survey finds Australians lose an estimated $38m every month in change – and many are entirely relaxed about itAlmost all Australians – 93% – have thrown away a five-cent coin for being annoying to carry, according to a study of more than 1,000 people by the banking group ING.The survey revealed a growing disdain for cash payments across most age groups, and said our aversion to carrying coins costs individuals up to $10 a month in lost change.Continue reading...