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Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the US, was confined to a wheelchair after contracting polio as a young man. In 1938 he created a foundation to raise money for research into a cure or vaccine. Part of its annual fundraising efforts included a campaign called the March of Dimes where each child was asked to contribute a dime themselves and collect dimes from others. Eventually the foundation took that name for all of its efforts.
When Roosevelt died unexpectedly in April 1945 there was a groundswell of support to honor him with a coin. His involvement with the March of Dimes made the 10¢ piece the natural choice. The new design entered circulation in 1946, replacing the old Mercury Head design. It was created by artist John Sinnock; if you use a magnifying glass you can see Sinnock's tiny initials "JS" below Roosevelt's image.
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Is Eisenhower on the US dime?
No, Eisenhower is not featured on the U.S. dime. President Roosevelt is on the dime which was designed with his image in 1946. President Eisenhower was featured on $1 coins minted from 1971 to 1978.
I have a 1940 roosevelt dime and know it is fake or mistyped. Is there any value to this dime?
If you have a 1940 Roosevelt dime it is fake. The Roosevelt dime was not produced by the US Mint until 1946.
How much is a 1943S Roosevelt dime worth?
The first Roosevelt dime was struck in 1946.
What is a 1946 Roosevelt dime worth?
A 1946 Roosevelt dime is currently worth $4 dollars.
How much is a 1912 Roosevelt dime worth?
The first Roosevelt dime was not struck until 1946.
When did Roosevelt appear on the dime?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was put on the dime in 1946, the year after he died.
Who is on a US dime from 2001?
Franklin Roosevelt is on the 2001 US dime.
Who is on the 1982 dime?
Franklin Roosevelt is on a 1982 US dime.
What does JRS stand for on a Franklin half dollar?
It's the monogram of the designer, John R. Sinnock. He also designed the Roosevelt dime.
Why was roosavelt on the dime?
Roosevelt was chosen to replace Liberty on the dime because he had recently died and some members of congress wanted to honour him on a coin. The dime was chosen because of Roosevelt's efforts with the march of dimes. The Roosevelt dime replaced the Winged head Liberty (Mercury dime) in 1946.
Who's face is on the Dime?
Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the dime, been on it since 1946.
What year was Roosevelt put on a dime?
The Roosevelt dime first appeared in 1946, the year after the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States.Who Is On The DimePresident Franklin D. Roosevelt Is On the DimeFranklin D. Roosevelt (1946-present)
