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Why is dime the smallest coin?

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Which coin has the smallest radius penny nickel dime quarter half dollar or dollar?

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What does dime mean?

The dime is a US ten-cent coin. While it is the third smallest denomination for a coin, it is physically the smallest, primarily because until 1965 it was a silver coin.The Spanish word dime is a construction meaning "tell me" (from verb decir, to tell).The urban slang meaning of "dime" is an attractive female, from the similar colloquial use of "she is a 10" (on a scale of 1 to 10).


How small is a coin?

The smallest US coin released into circulation was in 1849 and was the $1 gold coin measuring just 13mm in diameter. The second smallest coin was the silver 3 cent piece released in 1852 and measuing 14mm in diameter. By comparison the Roosevelt Dime is 17.9mm in diameter.


What is the smallest English coin?

It depends on the nation. The smallest circulating US coin is a dime, but for other countries it really depends. But the smallest historic coin that the US has minted for circulation is the silver three cent piece.


What is the value of a 1911 British dime?

The British have never produced a "Dime" coin. The "Dime" is a US 10 cent coin.


What is the value of a Australian dime?

Ask a new question with a specific date. Australia does not have a "dime" coin.


What does the coin dime mean?

A dime is equal to 10 cents.


what is your favorite coin?

dime


Is A Six Pence Coin A Dime?

No. Sixpence is a British Commonwealth coin and is worth six Pennies. A Dime is a US coin and worth 10 cents.


How much is a 2004 Australian dime worth?

Australia does not have a dime coin.


1985 D dime worth?

The coin is just a common dime, spend it.


What is a 1911 silver dime worth?

The 1911 US Barber dime is a common coin. A coin in average condition is $2.00-$5.00