You must've before Bitcoin in '09. Think back.
Sure I must have, but for many years now most people use debit and credit cards for legal purchases. It helps you avoid having change. Cash is for drug dealers.
The state agrees with you. Which is why China is insisting on cashless payments to have complete surveillance over the transactional activity in the country.
We don't even hae to have anyone insist on it. We just prefer it. I hated having all the loose change. I use to throw out any coins less than a quarter.
