Even though transitioning to a dollar coin would save taxpayer money, be better for the environment and improve commerce for many industries, some people are still reluctant to make the change for the simple reason that dollar coins are slightly bulkier and heavier than dollar notes.

But, we wondered, how great of an inconvenience is it, really? We carry all sorts of things in our pockets, purses and wallets all the time — many of them quite heavy. And yet it’s really not something we think about on a day-to-day basis.