How Do Coins Get Their Different Shapes?

Coins can be shaped in many ways, like round or square. People choose different shapes because they look cool or have special meanings. Sometimes it’s just for fun! Coins are like little pieces of art that show what a country thinks is important.

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A square coin looks like a tiny box, just like the boxes you get for presents.
Some coins have stars or animals on them to make them look special.
People use coins with different shapes to tell stories about their country.

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