<br>> why not replace with all quarters and a pre-paid phone card?<br><br>Several reasons...<br>- Many phone companies and long distance resalers are facing troubling times. No guarantee that when you go to use the card that it will actually work.<br><br>- Some cards automagically deduct a portion of the balance if left inactive for a certain period of time.<br><br>- Coins can be used for both phone calls and as normal currency - dual purpose!<br><br>Keep the coins is my advice.<br><br>