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Roosevelt Dime
Ten Cents (0.10 USD)

Roosevelt Dime

United States · Likely modern (post-1965) based on appearance

The obverse features a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. The word "LIBERTY" is visible to the left of his portrait, and "IN GOD WE TRUST" is usually present below his chin. The date is typically found below the portrait.

Country
United States
Year
Likely modern (post-1965) based on appearance
Denomination
Ten Cents (0.10 USD)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel) since 1965

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. The word "LIBERTY" is visible to the left of his portrait, and "IN GOD WE TRUST" is usually present below his chin. The date is typically found below the portrait.

Historical significance

The Roosevelt Dime was first issued in 1946, shortly after President Roosevelt's death, to honor his efforts in fighting polio as well as his leadership during World War II and the Great Depression. Since 1965, its composition changed from 90% silver to copper-nickel clad due to rising silver prices.

Estimated value

For common dates and in circulated conditions, a copper-nickel clad Roosevelt dime is worth its face value, "$0.10". Uncirculated or key date dimes can be worth more, ranging from a few dollars to considerably higher for rare variants or pristine condition.

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin, which can cause discoloration. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in an archival-safe coin holder, flip, or slab to protect it from environmental damage and physical wear. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can often decrease its numismatic value.