Roosevelt Dime

The Roosevelt Dime features a depiction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse (front) side of the coin. The design was introduced in 1946, following the death of President Roosevelt in 1945. The reverse (back) of the dime displays an image of a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch.

Since 1965, the Roosevelt Dime has been composed of a clad combination of outer layers made of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core. Prior to 1965, the dime was made of 90% silver and 10% copper. The change in composition was a result of rising silver prices at the time.

While most Roosevelt Dimes in circulation are worth their face value, there are a few valuable and rare varieties to watch for. One notable example is the 1950-D over S variety, where the Denver Mint mistakenly used a mintmark punch intended for the San Francisco Mint. This error coin is highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, dimes from certain years with low mintages or in exceptional condition can have higher numismatic value.