Dimes Worth Money
A dime is 10 cents — unless it is dated 1964 or earlier, in which case it is 90% silver and worth roughly its weight in silver, with key Mercury dimes worth far more.
💰 What's it worth? — live melt calculator
Melt = pure metal content × recent spot (silver $32/oz). This is the bullion floor; collectible coins can be worth far more. Melting circulating US coins is illegal — this estimates intrinsic value.
Is your dime silver?
Silver years: 1796–1964 (Roosevelt, Mercury, Barber).
Dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver; 1965 and later are copper-nickel clad. Silver dimes have a plain silver edge with no copper stripe.
Dime composition by year
| Years | Composition | Silver content |
|---|---|---|
| 1796–1964 | 90% silver, 10% copper | 0.0723 oz |
| 1965–present | Copper-nickel clad (no silver) | — |
Which dimes are worth money
- Silver dimes (1964 & earlier): worth their melt in silver.
- Key date: the 1916-D Mercury dime is one of the most famous keys in US coinage.
- The 1942/1 Mercury dime overdate is a sought-after error.
- Barber dimes (1892–1916), especially the 1894-S, are major rarities.
Popular dimes by year
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