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  1. 14th August 2010, 11:37 AM #1
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    Why do dimes and quarters have ridges on the their edges?

    Why do dimes and quarters have ridges on the their edges?
    However pennies and nickels do not.


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    This goes back to much earlier times when high denomination coins were actually made of gold or silver. Before the ridges were added, some unscrupulous people would file small amount off around the edges, then sell the metal shavings. The ridges were added to show if the possessor of a coin may have tampered with it. Copper and cheaper metal coins didn't need the ridges because it was not worth someone's time to shave the edges.

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    Re: Why do dimes and quarters have ridges on the their edges?

    It also helps with wear and tear, and picking them up off slick wood floors.

    Ive been wondering when they are gonna make CD's with ridges, cause I can never get them suckers up.
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    While that was the original reason for reeding, the reeds were maintained after coinage went to base metals to help the blind differentiate their coins:
    Large without reeds = Dollar coin
    Large with reeds = Quarter dollar
    Small without reeds = Cent
    Small with reeds = Dime
    The nickel is self-evident being medium sized and thicker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heimdhal View Post
    It also helps with wear and tear, and picking them up off slick wood floors.

    Ive been wondering when they are gonna make CD's with ridges, cause I can never get them suckers up.
    That is why fingernails were invented!

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    Is the E. short for Ed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MNeagle View Post
    Is the E. short for Ed?

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    Mr. Eustace Haney: Pat Buttram
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    I was mistaken, sorry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MNeagle View Post
    I was mistaken, sorry.
    We both walked into that one with our eyes wide shut!

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    well my memory is shot lately, so I blame it on that!

    But Ed Haney rings a bell!!
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  10. 14th September 2011, 08:50 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by MNeagle View Post
    I was mistaken, sorry.
    First name really Eustace (it has not been an easy life, Green Acres didn't help), last name not really Haney (internet anonymity), but if I am going to be saddled with Eustace I may as well grab some "Hollywood" fame or is that "Hooterville" fame?
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