{"id":325961,"date":"2026-08-20T17:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/325961\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:16:21","slug":"new-york-state-shoppers-may-soon-have-one-less-coin-to-shop-with-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/325961\/","title":{"rendered":"New York State Shoppers May Soon Have One Less Coin To Shop With"},"content":{"rendered":"

I can’t remember the last time I reached into my pocket to pay with loose change or dig into the cup holder of the car to get a quarter at the drive thru.<\/p>\n

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But many still do just that.<\/p>\n

First, it was the penny, but could the nickel be on the chopping block next?<\/p>\n

On the flip side, not having cash <\/a>or coins in my pocket doesn’t entice me to buy things I may not really need.<\/p>\n

What We Know<\/p>\n

According to the Federal Reserve, producing a single nickel costs <\/a>the government significantly more than its five-cent face value. Almost double.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This high cost leads many economists to debate whether the nickel should be the next coin to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unlike the penny, which often gets dumped in the cup holder of our cars or lost at home <\/a>in the junk drawer, the nickel keeps moving between buyers and stores.\"EyeMark\"EyeMarkEyeMark<\/p>\n

Cashless Society<\/p>\n

The debate <\/a>over\u00a0coins is leading many to think about the future of physical currency all together.<\/p>\n

Many local retail shops and grocery stores throughout Central New York\u00a0still preferer\u00a0physical currency. And some even offer discounts when paying with cash.<\/p>\n

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Fees associated with cashless payment methods often get passed down to the buyer.<\/p>\n

Whether we are moving toward a completely cashless way of doing business has some shoppers concerned.<\/p>\n

\"aPhoto by iMin Technology<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>a person holding a tray of food<\/p>\n

My Take<\/p>\n

As someone who traditionally uses a card or tap to pay options, there are still many local businesses that prefer cash as payment.<\/p>\n

Even when I use a card to pay for a something like a dinner out, I will use cash as a tip if I have some in my wallet.<\/p>\n

But rarely will I use change at a store or drive thru.<\/p>\n

NY State Rules<\/p>\n

In March of 2026, New Yor State announced some rules regarding the use of cash within the state.<\/p>\n

According to New York State\u00a0Attorney General Letitia James<\/a>\u00a0\u201cBusinesses cannot deny New Yorkers access to necessities like food and clothing by refusing to take cash or charging shoppers more for paying in cash.”<\/p>\n

They also cannot charge consumers a higher price if they choose to pay with cash.<\/p>\n

Step Back in Time at Frontier Roads<\/p>\n

Travel back to the Wild West days at Frontier Roads on Route 5 in Westmoreland.<\/p>\n

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