Gold-Plated/Gilded 1967 Roosevelt Dime
Coin (Novelty/Modified Circulation) · Yellow gold plating over a standard copper-nickel substrate.
Purity: Likely 24K gold-plated (99.9% thin surface layer); base metal is 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel cladding.
Type
Coin (Novelty/Modified Circulation)
Purity
Likely 24K gold-plated (99.9% thin surface layer); base metal is 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel cladding.
Gold Type
Yellow gold plating over a standard copper-nickel substrate.
Weight
2.27 grams (standard UI dime weight); the gold plating adds negligible weight.
Description
A 1967 Roosevelt Dime that has been aftermarket treated with a thin layer of yellow gold plating. While it retains the iconic profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the golden hue transforms it from a piece of common currency into a novelty item often used in jewelry or promotional sets.
Key Features
Distinctive golden color on a coin normally silver-toned; 1967 date; lacks silver content as it is a copper-nickel clad strike.
Color & Finish
Yellow gold tone with a bright, reflective finish; shows uneven surface texture and dark spotting suggesting wear or oxidation of the plating.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No gold hallmarks; standard U.S. Mint markings: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and date '1967'.
Dimensions Estimate
Standard dime dimensions: 17.91 mm diameter and 1.35 mm thickness.
Gemstones & Inlays
None.
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge (standard coin finishing).
Chain & Links
Not applicable; solid coin construction.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard U.S. Mint strike quality with secondary industrial electroplating finish.
Authentication Indicators
The 1967 date confirms it is not a gold bullion coin; the 'brassy' sheen and spotting are classic indicators of thin gold plating over base metal.
Origin & Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia, as it lacks a mint mark); subsequent plating performed by a third-party private company.
Era & Period
Modern Era (1965-Present); the 1967 date falls within the post-silver clad era.
Age Estimate
Circa 1967 (original strike); plating date unknown but typically done post-minting for jewelry or sets.
Cultural Significance
Represents the transition of U.S. coinage from precious metal to base metal cladding, often modified by private companies to regain a 'precious' appearance.
Condition Notes
Good to Very Good (Circulated). Visible surface wear, minor scratches, and dark spots/toning near the date and chin where the plating may be thinning.
Value Estimate
Nominal value; primarily face value ($0.10) to $1.00 as a novelty. The gold content is worth less than one cent.
Care & Maintenance
Clean only with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Do not use chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners as they will strip the thin gold plating.
Similar Items
1964 Roosevelt Dime (90% Silver), 10mg 24K Gold Foil Novelty Coins, or gold-layered state quarters.
Interesting Facts
1967 dimes were produced in massive quantities (over 2 billion) and do not contain silver. Gold-plating them was a common practice for 'Gold Sets' sold in the 1970s and 80s.