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The Mercury Dime was a dime issued at the United States mint(s) during the years of 1916 through 1945. Current silver melt value for any mercury dime is $ as the coin is 90% silver. After the Coinage Act of 1890, where Congress passed legislation where the design of U.S. coins could be updated after a coin had been in circulation for 25 ... Read More »

The Roosevelt Dime was minted as 90% silver from 1946 to 1964. These dimes are still minted today but with a blend of copper and nickel with 0% silver. If you have one that is dated between 1946 and 1964 this coin would have a melt value of  $ The Roosevelt Dime which enjoys circulation to this day, was originally introduced ... Read More »