Who Is On The Dime?
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Who Is On The Dime?
A quick guide to the 32nd U.S. President featured on America's 10-cent coin
Roosevelt was first placed on the 10-cent coin in 1946 following his untimely death. His defining legacy was being the only four-term U.S. president and overseeing the country's recovery from the Great Depression.
Roosevelt Dime Design
Designer: John R. Sinnock
In use since 1946
Symbolizes liberty, strength, and peace
Unchanged since 1946
The March of Dimes fundraising campaign, organized by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (founded in 1937), helped develop a cure for polio, the disease which afflicted FDR. This connection made the dime a fitting tribute to Roosevelt's memory.
🪙 Dime Fun Facts
- Silver dimes (minted up through 1964) are still a popular investment today. These silver coins contain 90% silver content and trade above face value.
- The weight of a silver dime (0.07234 troy oz) corresponded closely to 1/10th the weight of a silver dollar coin (0.77344 oz) in terms of silver melt value.
- FDR founded the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in 1937, which became known as the March of Dimes and helped fund polio research leading to Jonas Salk's vaccine.
Investing in Silver Dimes
Pre-1965 silver dimes contain 0.07234 troy ounces of silver and are valued by collectors and investors for their silver content. When you buy silver, these historic dimes offer an accessible way to own fractional silver with numismatic appeal. Current silver dimes track closely with the silver spot price plus a small premium.