What Makes a Coin ‘Old’ or ‘New’?

Coins become old when they’ve been used a lot or are very old. New coins are shiny and just made. When you use a coin in the store, it gets worn down over time, that’s how we know it's old.

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  1. A new coin looks shiny like a chocolate bar, while an old one feels rough like sandpaper.
  2. You can tell a coin is old if it has holes or dents from being used many times.
  3. New coins are often found in change from the vending machine, and old ones live at the bottom of your piggy bank.

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