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Why do modern coins like quarters and dimes have dozens of tiny ridges on their edges?

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Why do modern coins like quarters and dimes have dozens of tiny ridges on their edges?

Why do modern coins like quarters and dimes have dozens of tiny ridges on their edges?
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