Marcy, Steve and others in “The Dateless Amigo”

Steve, don't tell them about your insane quest to create the 99 cent coin.

Al, I invented the 99 cent coin. Have you ever noticed how things cost $7.99? $14.99? $99.99? My coin will eliminate the messy change that only catches the attention of obnoxious beggars who hassle you on the way to your Mercedes. Think of it, Al. Anything you want, you just plunk down old number 99. It's a plan without flaws.

What about tax?

You sound just like those fools in the Treasury Department.

Well, dear, maybe if you hadn't have insisted on putting your picture on the coin.

Whose should it have been? Yours? Look, Al, you gotta see your dream through, Buddy. All they can do is laugh at you.

And audit you for five straight years.