Henry Ernest Dudeney/536 Puzzles & Curious Problems/3 - Loose Cash/Solution

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 * Loose Cash
 * What is the largest sum of money -- all in current silver coins and no silver dollars --
 * that I could have in my pocket without being able to give change for a dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime or nickel?

Solution
The largest sum possible is $\$ 1.19$, composed of:
 * $1$ half dollar
 * $1$ quarter
 * $4$ dimes
 * $4$ cents.