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9:30 Coffee Break: Coins

January 14, 2013

Earlier this morning Chris Farrell, MPR's Senior Economics Contributor, stopped by to explain this whole trillion dollar coin conundrum. After all that money talk we had to do a Coffee Break about coins and money.

Give us your suggestions for songs that mention various forms of payment for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Don't forget to sign up for your chance to win a visit from The Current's Morning Show, along with musical guest Actual Wolf and treats from Gigi's Cafe.

Songs Played:

The Pretenders - "Brass in Pocket"

Spinal Tap - "Gimme Some Money"

Iron & Wine - "Boy with a Coin"

Frank Sinatra - "Pennies From Heaven"

Dresden Dolls - "Coin-Operated Boy"