Rigid Side On Coins
Back in the good old days, coins were stamped from various types of metal cast in various weights that represented the coin’s genuine value. One ounce of silver, for example, was used to make one silver dollar. People began cutting the edges off coins to save them for later melting into new ones, and they would spend the shaved coins at face value, even though they were no longer worth much. To circumvent this, coin minters began utilizing the stiff design only on precious metal coins, allowing people to clearly determine whether a coin had been shaved.
Fabric Squares That Come With Clothes
When you buy a great new shirt, slacks, or even underwear, it frequently comes with a tiny Ziploc bag containing a button and around 1 square inch of matching fabric? The reason seems obvious, right? A button in case one falls off while you’re not looking, and the fabric in case you need to mend a minor hole in your clothes. This is a wonderful use for the fabric swatch, but it’s only a side effect. The fabric’s true purpose is to allow you to test your cleaning goods on it to ensure that they won’t damage it. We know what you’re thinking, your mind is blown isn’t it!