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sand dollar
noun
: any of numerous flat circular sea urchins (order Clypeasteroida) that live chiefly in shallow water on sandy bottoms
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And for those looking to collect shells, this is the place for rare angel wings, whelks, and sand dollars.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Nothing of value, cardboard with pictures and a piece of gum that was as brittle as a sand dollar.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One of the best reasons to visit the boutique on a hot or rainy day is the chance to paint a sand dollar for $20.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Nothing of value, cardboard with pictures and a piece of gum that was as brittle as a sand dollar.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One of the best reasons to visit the boutique on a hot or rainy day is the chance to paint a sand dollar for $20.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Sand dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20dollar. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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