coin, n.Trivia

Coins originally had ridges so that it would be easy to see if someone had illicitly shaved some of the precious metal off the side

dimes have 118 ridges on their side.

Quarters have 119 ridges.

Coins are versatile --- There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

Coin dollars would save the American taxpayer approximately $4.4 billion over the next 30 years since coins don't have to be replaced as often as paper dollars.

Dimes have 118 ridges.