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Economists claim ditching 1p and 2p coins would not drive up prices. Would you miss coppers if they are scrapped?
Every penny counts! I collect all my loose change in bags and take it to the Post Office. I’ve just deposited £31 worth. Judi Martin, Aberdeenshire
How much lighter purses and pockets would be if the smallest coin was a 5p! Irene Thomson, Perth
Pennies are useful. Too often we are faced with price increases of 10p. That’s two shillings in old money! James Walker, Glenrothes
It may save us carrying more coins in our purses but prices will increase. Margaret Brown, Rutherglen
Many of us put the odd coppers from our change in a bottle for grandchildren to have a treat when they call. Why axe them? David J. Foulis, Liverpool
When we changed to decimal we were told it wouldn’t affect prices but it did. We should go back to using cash, then people wouldn’t get into so much debt. Linda Cox, Aberdeen
They have no value now and their loss wouldn’t have a big impact. Ken Brown, Penicuik
I don’t find them useful but I don’t trust banks or financiers, so I would keep the humble copper. James Strachan, Aberdeenshire
They now have very little value but their removal will certainly push up prices, with costs rounded up in units of 5p. Ian Roxburgh, Kilmaurs
Pennies are very useful when we have friends for a game of cards. The small winnings just make the game a bit more fun without anyone going home skint. Pat Murray, West Midlands
Charities would suffer if small value coins were removed. James Thompson, East Lothian