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I do not know if this combination even exist, but if it does I would like to get one. My aim is a coin where geometry and denomination are at par. An example would be a square coin with denomination 4 something. Or a 10-sided coin with denomination 10 something. It would be fun if something like this exist, but I am a little at a loss as to how to search for such a combination. Anyone have an idea?
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 Posted 08/17/2011  1:17 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mmorgan22 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Took me awhile, but I found one! Bermuda KM# 163 1998 3 dollar gold proof coin has 3 sides.
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It took you a while? All of 17 minutes to find my post, search and write the answer? You are indeed a fast searcher mmorgan22. And thank you! I will be on the lookout for this coin Or rather, I will look for the silver version.
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It took me 16 minutes longer than I wanted it to . I looked through all the coins from India first, then started at A in my Krause. So, Bermuda was close to the beginning. I stopped there, but I'm sure that there are probably some more.
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does a U.S. 1 cent count? It is a circle which only has 1 "side".
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does a U.S. 1 cent count? It is a circle which only has 1 "side".


I do not know what geometry freaks would say about the matter, but I personally have never thought of a round shape as being onesided. If you want a coin with one side I would be more inclined to look for a teardrop shape with a point in one end.
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I did a Google search and found this website, I bet there are a few that fit your needs there.

http://www.pomexport.com/1images/UOS.htm
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Well this coin isn't square, but it has a square inside it and the number 4. Does this count?

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http://www.journalofantiques.com/oc...insoct03.htm

There is a quarter klippe from Germany, 4 sided. Sorry, not enough time to get a picture up.
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Well this coin isn't square, but it has a square inside it and the number 4. Does this count?


It is not exactly what I had in mind, but I definitely want that one too. Thanks for the tip
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There is a quarter klippe from Germany, 4 sided


Fantastic! An inverse corrolation, 4 sides and 1/4 denomination. A wonderful combination I will most surely try to get one of those as well, thanks for the tip augsburger
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All coins have 2 sides obverse and revers.

Quite a lot of 2 values out there
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All coins have 2 sides obverse and revers


Angielczyk - this is technically true, of course. But it is impractical for describing purposes. What would you say about a square coin? Six sides - one front, one back and four on the side? Or something else entirely? If you have a good alternative, let me know. I am always interested in expanding my language skills.
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Maybe the word you are looking for is edge.

Then a square coin would have two sides and four edges.
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Maybe the word you are looking for is edge


Indeed! That sounds much better. Thank you for the suggestion

As for a coin with denomination equal to the number of edges, if anyone should stumble upon one beside the Bahamian 3, I would be grateful for the information.
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Algeria 10 Dinars:

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