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#8 mentions Coinstar as recession proof because people cash in their old coins.

The age of coins used in a purchase might be a useful economic indicator.

I always look through my transaction change for old pennies and nickles. Starting in October I started getting more wheat-back pennies, I speculate from people emptying change jars that haven't been touched in decades.

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