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Question #120723. Asked by ker4orcas. Last updated Dec 29 2016.

Zbeckabee Answer has 5 votes Currently Best Answer Zbeckabee Moderator 20 year member 11752 replies Answer has 5 votes. Currently voted the best answer. The reeded edge on the modern dime --118 ridges to be exact-- harks back to the reeding on gold and silver coins which discouraged counterfeiting. It also curbed unscrupulous practices like filing down the edges to gather some of the precious metals. https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/513/ squidoo.com/Dime_Coins no longer exists Response last updated by gtho4 on Dec 29 2016. Mar 16 2011, 4:21 PM ceetee Answer has 3 votes ceetee 20 year member 455 replies Answer has 3 votes. Reeding was originated by none other than Sir Isaac Newton, when he took charge of the Royal Mint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin Mar 16 2011, 5:21 PM FREE! Get a new mixed Fun Trivia quiz each day in your email. It's a fun way to start your day!

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