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Five-and-Dimes

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“…but perhaps the most amazing thing about [penny-candy] is that today, in 2004, when five-and-dimes have long since been priced out of existence and a mint-condition 1993 quarter costs $6.95 online, penny candy still costs a penny.”

—no author, “Best Reason to Save Your Pennies,” Saveur, Jan/Feb 04, p. 77.

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