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The reverse of a coin is called "tails" because the obverse traditionally shows "heads" (relief images of famous people).
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Why is it called heads or tails when it is one coin Wouldn't it be called Head or Tail Singular instead of plural?
Referring to coin flipping, heads and tails are not plurals. They are old genitives, and could be written head's and tail's.
What does 'heads or tails' mean?
It's when you throw a coin up and try to pick which side lands facing up - it's a way of choosing between two sides when neither side wants to pick (or when neither one wants to give something up). Each side picks either "heads" (the picture of the person on the coin) or "tails" (the other picture on the coin) and whichever side comes up, the person who picked that side wins.
How many syllables does the word tails have?
one.
What is a glossy woolen fabric with a checked design on one side?
A glossy woolen fabric with a checked design on one side is called calamanco.
What is one called who looks at the brighter side of the world?
Optimistic or Astronaut.
What is the weight of the tails side of a quarter?
Please rephrase your question and post a new one. You can't have a quarter with only one side!A whole quarter weighs 5.67 gm.
Why is a coin toss called heads or tails?
One side of a coin usually has a "head" of someone. The other side is the tail.
Why is one side of a coin called tails?
The front (obverse) of a coin is called "heads" because there is usually a profile head image of an important person in the nation's history. Thus the reverse side becomes the anatomical opposite, or "tails."
What do you call the heads side of a coin?
The heads side is called the OBVERSE and the tails side is called the REVERSE. The difficulty is that not all coins have an obvious heads and tails side. For instance, most British Commonwealth coins depict the monarch on one side and a denomination/country-specific image on the other. By convention the side with the monarch's head is normally considered to be the heads side
What is one-fourth of an acre called?
It is usually called, "a quarter acre" or "one quarter acre".
What is one fourth of a shape or a number called?
a quarter (I think there was a coin called a quarter)
What is the front of a coin?
Technically, the two surfaces of a coin are known as the obverse (front) and reverse (back). Informally, they are known as heads or tails. One side is called the obverse the other side is called the reverse. The obverse is general the side which features a monarch or president.
Why is the quarter coin called a quarter?
Because it's one-fourth, or a quarter, of a dollar.
What is the value of a quarter that has a tree on one side?
The value of a quarter with a tree on one side would be 25 cents, as it is a standard United States quarter. The design on the reverse side of the coin changes periodically, but it does not impact its monetary value.
How much is a three headed quarter worth?
There are no 3 headed quarters minted by the U.S. Mint.
What does a quarter with two tails look like and how much is it worth?
A "quarter with two tails" or a "quarter with two heads" generally describes a novelty item known as a "Magician's Coin". These are made by altering two normal coins and gluing the two pieces back together to give the coin the appearance of having two "tails" sides or two "heads" sides. Usually, evidence of the alteration can be seen by using a magnifier and examining the area just inside the raised rim on one side of the coin or the other. You should find a seam where the altered parts come together on one side of the coin. With today's precise machinery, you will need to use a magnifier to see the seam. These novelty items sell regularly on eBay.com for a couple dollars apiece.
How many possible outcomes for one coin toss?
2 because it can either be heads or tails:) but if the coin is a 2 headed quarter only one.
