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Why do coins have a pattern on their edge?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

Coins such as dimes and quarters have what's called "reeded" edges. This idea dates back to when coins contained precious metals like gold or silver. Sometimes people would shave off a bit of the coin to keep for themselves. By adding reeding, it prevents it from happening.

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