What are the odds of the U.S. Mint creating a $1 trillion coin? Perhaps the idea is mere fancy.
"The White House refused to comment Wednesday on the possibility of a $1 trillion platinum coin manufactured by the U.S. Mint. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters, "I would refer you to the Treasury for the specifics on [a coin]." At the end of the press briefing, Carney said, "I have no coins in my pocket." The press secretary was asked at least five times about a $1 trillion coin
