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The lines on the edge of a coin are called "Milling" or "Reeding".

These days, it has a decorative function. In the old days, it was done to prevent "clipping", which is the shaving off of the precious metal used to make the coin.

Many countries produce coins with a "milled" or "reeded" edge.

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