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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.
What else can I help you with?
Why are there lines on the edges of coins?
1835 half anna
Which coins have edges?
All coins have edges.
Why do coins have smooth and rough edges?
Coins have smooth edges to make them easy to stack and handle. Rough edges, also known as reeded edges, are added to coins as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting by making it difficult to file down or alter the edges of the coin.
What is Australian creations?
The Australian coins, the Australian anthem and the Australian notes.
Do coins have edges?
Yes they do.
Who created the Australian coins?
The original Australian decimal coins were designed by Stuart Devlin and mostly produced by the Royal Australian Mint Canberra.
What are the current Australian coins of 2009?
Australian coins have not changed since last year. General circulation coins are - 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1 and $2 coins.
What are edges on figures?
The edges are the lines that form the geometric figure, such as the lines of a square. For instance, a triangle is made up of three edges, the length of the edges added together equals the perimeter.
Who is on the front of Australian coins?
The reigning British monarch is on the obverse of all Australian coins. Currently, it is Queen Elizabeth II.
What Australian coins be used in penny bombs?
None. It is illegal to deliberately damage, deface or otherwise mutilate Australian coins.
How many 1997 Australian 50 cent coins were minted?
There were 4,337,200 Australian 1997 50 cent coins minted.
Where can one purchase some Australian coins?
There are many places online that one can buy Australian coins as well as many local stores that one can visit. One of the most popular places that one can buy Australian coins is the Australian website perthmint.
