Why do some countries have different shapes of coins?

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Question: Why do some countries have different shapes of coins?

Answer: Some countries have different shapes of coins to make them easier to distinguish from one another, especially for people with visual impairments. For example, the 12-sided coin introduced by the Royal Mint in the UK in 2017.

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