2006-07-16 19:34:50 · 10 answers · asked by Not Tellin 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Because the larger valued coins used to be made of gold and silver - which people would shave off to sell for the value of the metal. Pennies and nickels were not considered as valuable or necessary to protect from loss.
2006-07-16 19:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by gemthewitch 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Once a long time ago all coins had smooth edges. But back in the gold rush days some store keepers would shave off some of the edge of the gold coins. Banks stated to make coins with the serrated edge we know of now. But coins are no longer made of real gold and silver so that edge is no longer needed.
2006-07-16 19:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tedi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure but someone told me it was so that the others would be harder to counterfeit. But that's weird because who would counterfeit change? lol. Well it could just be so it's easier for us to tell them apart.
2006-07-16 19:37:28 · answer #3 · answered by SuperGurlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the penny is close to the same size as the dime and the nickle is close to the quarter......so my guess is ....for the blind?
2006-07-16 19:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that is a really interesting question. But I have no clue. :)
2006-07-16 19:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has something to do with the copper .
2006-07-16 19:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by mhtz166 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they aren't worth that much, to have edges...kidding...i have no idea...
2006-07-16 19:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by pshh =] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question... I think it's so that blind people can tell them apart.
2006-07-16 19:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you can differentiate them in your pocket
2006-07-16 19:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by wo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's not broken..don't fix it..
2006-07-16 19:36:26 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Summer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋