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

Among those who were apparently educated on the taxpayers’ dimes is Secretary McMahon, a North Carolina native who holds a degree from East Carolina University, a public institution supported by the taxpayers of North Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

She would be one of the most fun players to watch in the women’s game if she averaged 20 fewer points, but she’s dropping peerless dimes while being the greatest scorer in history.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

“Three quarters, two dimes, a rubber band and—score! A piece of celery” He started munching on the celery, eyeing the change and the rubber band like they might be next.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan