How much does a dime cost?

The dime is currently the only United States coin in general circulation that is not denominated in terms of dollars or cents. As of 2011, the dime cost 5.65 cents to produce.

Is a dime a tenth of a dollar?

The dime, in United States usage, is a ten- cent coin, one tenth of a United States dollar, labeled formally as "one dime". The denomination was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792 .

What does the obverse of a dime represent?

The obverse of the current dime depicts the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the reverse boasts an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right respectively. The word dime comes from the Old French disme ( Modern French dîme), meaning "tithe" or "tenth part", from the Latin decima [pars].

What is the difference between a penny and a dime?

On one side of the coin, there is a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whereas, on the other side, there is an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right, respectively. A dime is worth 10 cents. The penny, also called the one-cent coin, is worth 1 cent.