Cent or Penny?

[willbrooks]

Let's liven things up with a pointless inflammatory discussion.

As the self-appointed terminology police, I want to talk about what we should call this thing to which we dedicate so much of our lives. Should we call it a cent or a penny, or do you feel that either is ok? Most importantly, please explain why you feel the way you do! And yes, I have an opinion too, but I'll wait for a few responses first. Will it be a penny for my thoughts, or my two cents worth?

Let's have a good discussion, and keep it lighthearted. None of this:

[jallengomez]

I've had a couple too many eggnogs to give an elaborate explanation, but "penny" has been in the vernacular for so long that either is fine with me. Is it technically correct? No. However, it's here to stay, so I just go with it.

[duece2seven]

I vote for cent because using the term makes me feel more intelligent than I really am!

[onecent1909]

I had a very BAD encounter with this question at a coin show once.... to me... as long as we are talking about coins... either is OK...

[enamel7]

Cent all the way! When people want to argue about calling dimes and nickels by their correct name, I always remind them a dime is a "ten cent" piece not ten penny piece. Same with half dollars. We mistakenly call them 50 cent pieces. No one goes to a bank and asks for 50 penny pieces.

[WaterSport]

Cent - US, Penny, GB. Its that simple.

WS

[cranky]

Cent it's a no brainier! Says so on the Reverse for when I forget what I'm looking at.
Besides Penny is made in England..

[GrumpyEd]

I prefer cent and think it's correct for the US.

I don't get bothered if others say penny, it says "pennies" on many cent wrappers and bank boxes and in normal use like "a penny arcade" or "penny pincher" etc. Most cashiers call them pennies. With all that in mind, I call them cents but others can say pennies and I won't be bothered.

[jfines69]

Oh so many decisions to make Cent, penny or U.S. Small Cent that is the question... Any or all is ok with me because I know what every one is talking about I think Now I have had may half sense input

[BadThad]

Cent should be used when speaking numismatically, it is the correct technical term. However, either is fine because usually I know exactly what someone means when they use "penny"....which is the most common term used outside of numismatics.

On a side note, when I go to the bank I ask for a "box of pennies". I used a "box of cents" a few times and the Teller said "you mean of box of pennies?". Yes, that's what it says on the box and that's what Tellers call them! LOL

[jmangham]

I vote for cent because using the term makes me feel more intelligent than I really am!

HAHAHA! Me too!

[rlm's cents]

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[JC Stevens]

whatever

Used in an argument to admit that you are wrong without admitting it so the argument is over.

[stoneman227]

I stopped using penny long ago out of respect for the demise of the penny candy which will now cost you a five cent pc. ... I mean a nickel. ... oops , dang can of worms

[Maineman750]

I'm with BadThad & GrumpyEd....you're not going to change the world...live with it