One Dime (10 Cents)

Roosevelt Dime

United States of America · 1978

The obverse features a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. Above him is the word 'LIBERTY' and to the left is the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. The year '1978' is located at the bottom right.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1978
Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel (clad over pure copper core)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Roosevelt Dime was first issued in 1946 to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after his death, chosen because of his association with the March of Dimes for polio research. This 1978 specimen represents the standard circulation coinage of the post-silver era (the US stopped using silver in dimes in 1965).

Estimated value

$0.10 (Face value). Common circulated specimens from 1978 are generally worth their face value unless they are in exceptional uncirculated condition or possess a rare mint error.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can cause permanent damage to the surface and reduce any potential collector value. Handle it by the edges with clean, dry hands to avoid transferring oils to the metal, and store it in a dry environment.

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