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Why dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved edges
Pennies and nickels traditionally had smooth edges because their metal was less valuable and provided less incentive for clipping.
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Pennies and nickels traditionally had smooth edges because their metal was less valuable and provided less incentive for clipping.

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