Weight Of Dime

Dime

The United States began minting dimes all the way back in 1796. These 10-cent pieces have featured a number of changes since then but continue to be minted to this day.

So, how much does a dime weigh?

Since 1965, all dimes minted in the U.S. weigh 0.080 ounces (2.268 grams).

They are made of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.

The dime is also the smallest and lightest coin produced. It weighs less than the penny (2.50 grams).

~ Fun Fact ~
According to an old legend, in the early 1900’s a shipment of dimes was headed towards the U.S. Mint in San Francisco when it supposedly fell over a cliff in southern Utah.

Over the years there have been a lot of people who tried finding the money. To this date no one has ever found the money or even any evidence of it.

Resources
http://cointrackers.com/blog/42/how-much-does-a-dime-weigh/
https://www.usmint.gov/learn/kids/about-us/fun-facts/category/dime

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