Why are coins round and not square or cubes, etc.?

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Why are coins round and not square or cubes, etc.?

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Historically, coins have been minted in various shapes, geometric and otherwise.

In modern times, coins are round because they’re required to be able to roll. Think vending machines, coin counters, coin rolls, etc. It’s much simpler to count, store, and transport round coins.

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