From 1837 to 1964 all US dimes had the same composition of .900 silver & .100 copper
About $2.00 just for the silver
A US dime is not magnetic. It is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper and neither of those metals are magnetic.
It's currently worth about $2 for the silver.
1961 is a very common date. Even in uncirculated condition, its value will be based only on the silver it contains -- currently about $2.00
Average value is $3.00-$5.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
Silver Roosevelt dimes are so common most are valued for the silver only at about $1.25. High grade uncirculated 1961-D coins sell for under $2.00
There is 2.25 grams of silver in a 1960 dime.
There is no silver in a 1990 US dime.
Yes. The 1962 Roosevelt dime is 90% silver.
Unless the coin is in uncirculated or proof condition (in which case it may be worth a couple of dollars), the value of a 1961 US dime is probably just the value of its silver content. As of Dec 5, 2008, that would be about 68 cents.
It's silvery in color, but modern ones are copper coated in nickel.
There are 2.25 grams of silver in a 1935 silver dime. It is made of 90% silver and 10% copper.