It’s not the same principle because it’s always one Big Mac.
Big Macs used to sell for $.50 and now they sell for $8. So one could argue the coins are actually a hedge against inflation.
Incidentally, US Forever Stamps serve a similar purpose.
Comment on Currency
explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 day agoIt’s not the same principle because it’s always one Big Mac. All the dollar stores are one dollar and up stores now.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
mech@feddit.org 1 day ago
Yeah, but a Big Mac today isn’t the same it used to be, either.
They still use 1/10 pound patties, but they weigh them uncooked, and meat today has more water in it that’s lost during cooking.