Ask John: Why Do Some Coins Have Ridges While Others Don’t?

by The Web on June 15, 2009

in Coin Collector Education

Jimmy from Tallahassee has a question that just makes a lot of sense, so he sent it to me: "Why do dimes and quarters have ridges on their edges but pennies and nickels don't?’’ Jimmy, you’re very observant.

I guess I had always taken the coins for granted and never thought much of them. Maybe that’s because growing up, I would quickly spend any money I could get my hands on...

Full Article: Ask John- Why Do Some Coins Have Ridges While Others Don't? - WCTV.TV

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