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by def8cefe 2166 days ago
>Also, it's WAY easier to counterfeit a coin than a bill.

I think that depends. Some countries do integrate security features in coins.

The important question isn't whether it's easier, it's whether it's more cost effective. It's probably easier to counterfeit a USD penny than a USD $20 bill, but it would be less economical to do so.