dimes

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The 1965 Coinage Act ended the use of silver in dimes and quarters and cut the amount in 50-cent pieces to 40% from 90%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Some are going as far as buying up bags of dimes, quarters, and half-dollars minted before 1965, given that these coins had a 90% silver content, writes Barron’s Andrew Bary.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

“He was outstanding, he was gritty, he was gutsy, he made tough throw after tough throw, the rush was barreling down on him, he stood in there and was dropping dimes all day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024

Penix dropping Heisman-esque dimes in Vegas didn’t surprise anyone.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2023

Stella fingered the two dimes and a nickel in her palm.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper