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
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.
There is 2.25 grams of silver in a 1960 dime.
Yes. The 1962 Roosevelt dime is 90% silver.
There is no silver in a 1990 US dime.
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.