Why dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved edges
Summary
Pennies and nickels have smooth edges because their metal is less valuable. Dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved edges to prevent people from shaving off small amounts of metal from coins, a practice called clipping.Key Facts
- Pennies and nickels usually have smooth edges.
- Their metals are less valuable than other coins.
- Dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved or ridged edges.
- Grooved edges help stop clipping, where people shave off metal.
- Clipping was a problem when coins were made from valuable metals.
- The grooves make it easy to see if a coin has been tampered with.
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