Coin Identifier
Roosevelt Dime — obverse
Obverse
Roosevelt Dime — reverse
Reverse
One Dime ($0.10)

Roosevelt Dime

United States · 2000

A standard United States Roosevelt dime featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Country
United States
Year
2000
Denomination
One Dime ($0.10)
Metal
91.63% Copper, 8.37% Nickel (Copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A standard United States Roosevelt dime featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, as well as his founding of the March of Dimes.

Obverse (front)

Features a left-facing profile portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The word 'LIBERTY' is inscribed along the left rim, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' appears below his chin, and the year '2000' and mint mark 'D' are located to the right.

Reverse (back)

Features a central torch symbolizing liberty, flanked by an olive branch symbolizing peace on the left and an oak branch symbolizing strength and independence on the right. The motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' crosses the center, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' above and 'ONE DIME' below.

Estimated value

$0.10 (Face Value)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, full torch bands on the reverse (FT designation), and high-grade uncirculated condition.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor surface marks from circulation.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common. Billions were produced.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits are virtually nonexistent for modern circulation-strike dimes due to their low face value.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for doubled die obverse/reverse errors and Full Torch (FT) strike details.

Similar coins

Mercury Dime (1916-1945), Barber Dime (1892-1916)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from tarnishing the metal. Avoid cleaning, as it ruins numismatic value.