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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Clinker, post: 1508684, member: 6229&quot;]<font size="2">Ever wonder why some countries mint odd-shaped coins?</font></p><p><font size="2">Why do some countries strike rectangular, scalloped, square, or octagonal coins?</font></p><p><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="2">Blindness was a problem in some of the African and Asian countries back in Biblical times. Up to ten per cent of the population were born blind or became blind shortly after birth.</font></p><p><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="2">Minting of odd-shaped coins gave them the ability to discern the denomination of any coin so they may spend wisely and get the right change back after any transaction. </font></p><p><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="2">Today some odd-shaped coins are available in proof only and were made to attract collectors.</font></p><p><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="2">Clinker</font></p><p><font size="2"></font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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