I don't know if anyone has come upon this problem, but i've had lots of trouble getting soda machines to accept the new state quarters.i've taken to making sure i have old quarters to be sure i've got the extra 25 cents for the1.25 soda or drink.
I had a relative die of a disease which tortured him much like cancer does to others. I stayed with him in the last months of his life, helping to nurse him. Seeing him fight for life while surrendering to the inevitable nearly tore me in half emotionally. I would never want to surrender life...