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The Surprising History of Coin Ridges and Why They Still Matter Today

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Interestingly, not all coins have ridged edges. Lower-value coins such as pennies or nickels in some systems are often left smooth. Historically, this is because their metal content was not valuable enough to justify the risk or effort of clipping. In contrast, higher-value coins like dimes and quarters were more likely to be targeted,continue reading …

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