• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    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.