US · Ten Cents · 1946–present

Roosevelt Dime (1946–present)

Issued shortly after FDR's death; the dime was chosen for the March of Dimes connection to Roosevelt's polio advocacy. Silver through 1964, clad thereafter. Few key dates — the series is collected mostly by date set or for high-grade Full Bands (FB / FT) examples.

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Specifications

DesignerJohn R. Sinnock
Composition90% silver / 10% copper (1946–1964); 75% copper / 25% nickel clad (1965–present)
Weight2.5 g
Diameter17.91 mm
EdgeReeded
SeriesRoosevelt Dime
Years issued1946–present
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Key dates & varieties

YearMintmarkVarietyMintageRarity
1949S13.5Msemi-key
1955P12.5Msemi-key
1996W50th Anniversary1.5Msemi-key