Coins with an unusually wide rim

[<k>]

The Netherlands, 5 cents, 1908.  At last - a round coin!

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The broad rim on the Dutch coin was added in the hope that it - and the unusual thickness and the missing portrait - would help people to distinguish this cu-ni coin (a novelty at the time) from the silver 25 cents pieces. It didn't work.

Think of the UK 1797 series. See also here for more round items with a broad rim.

Peter

[<k>]

I've seen another 20th century circulation coin with a wide rim that looks very similar to the Dutch coin, but I can't remember which one it was.

[SandyGuyUK]

I've seen another 20th century circulation coin with a wide rim that looks very similar to the Dutch coin, but I can't remember which one it was.

Would it be the Portuguese low denominations in the early part of the 20th century as per this example?

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4261.html

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Israel also has some coins with a wide rim.

[<k>]

Israel also has some coins with a wide rim.

5, 10 and 25 agorot of 1960

Do you mean these "TV screen" shapes?

They are not wide all the way round.




The Israeli 1 agora coin of 1960.

Or did you mean this scalloped coin?

[<k>]

Would it be the Portuguese low denominations in the early part of the 20th century as per this example?

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4261.html

Yes, on reflection I think that is correct.

An excellent candidate that you have found.

Portugal, 20 centavos, 1922.

[<k>]

Portugal, 20 centavos, 1924.

That Portuguese coin also came in a bronze version.

The bronze 10 centavos coin was of a similar shape and design.

[<k>]

Spain, 200 pesetas, 1990.

[<k>]

Spain, 200 pesetas, 1999.

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Spain, 200 pesetas, 1986.

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Brazil, 200 reis, 1932.

Is this one wide enough to qualify? What do you think, members?