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The American dime (2.268 g) consists of:
- 91.00% copper
- 8.00% silver
- 1.00% zinc
The Canadian dime (1.75 g) consists of:
- 92% steel
- 5.5% copper
- 4.4% nickel
- .1% silver
that is what the dime is made of.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe outer layers of a US dime are made of an alloy (a mixture of metals) of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The core is made of pure copper, for an overall content of 91.67% copper and 8.33%.
Before 1965, the dime was made out of 90% silver and 10% copper.
The dime has a edge with 118 ridges. This coin is 17.91 mm in diameter and is 1.35 mm thick - it is the smallest, thinnest and lightest US coin.
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∙ 11y agoA Mercury dime is mainly made of silver with a little bit of copper
her is what it is made out of
90 percent silver and 10 percent copper
out of curiosity do you actually have one?
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∙ 14y agoThis is a trick question because you didnt say what year of dime or which mint, although it looks like you mean United States dimes.
The answers are fun to look up. Check out www.usmint.gov/kids/ to read about how money is made.
the answer to your question is:
New or modern dimes: 8.33% Nickel and 91.66% Copper (worth 10c)
1916-1964 dime: 10% Copper 90% Silver (worth about $1.18)
Canadian dimes are even different.
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∙ 13y agoA dime coin is made of nickel.
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What is the rarest Mercury dime?
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What is the value of an 1899 Mercury dime?
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. You have a "Barber" dime, named for its designer Charles Barber. Please see the Related Question for more information.
When was the Mercury dime minted?
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
What is the value of a 1908 D Mercury dime?
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