United States Roosevelt Dime (Appears Non-Gold / Composition Error Review)
Coin (Numismatic/Curative) · None. The item exhibits a silver/metallic color characteristic of a cupronickel-clad alloy.
Purity: None. Standard Roosevelt dimes are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel (Cupronickel) clad over a pure copper core. There is no gold content in a circulating 2021 Roosevelt dime.
Type
Coin (Numismatic/Curative)
Purity
None. Standard Roosevelt dimes are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel (Cupronickel) clad over a pure copper core. There is no gold content in a circulating 2021 Roosevelt dime.
Gold Type
None. The item exhibits a silver/metallic color characteristic of a cupronickel-clad alloy.
Weight
2.268 grams (standard mint specification for a U.S. dime).
Description
This is a standard United States 10-cent piece featuring the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse. While the user requested a gold appraisal, this specific item is a base-metal circulation coin. It is characterized by its small size, reeded edge, and distinctive silver-colored cladding. Unless it is a rare 'off-metal' error struck on a foreign gold planchet (which is highly improbable without spectral analysis), it contain no precious metal.
Key Features
Portrait of FDR, 'P' mint mark, '2021' date, and reeded edge finish.
Color & Finish
Silver-white metallic hue with a satin/lustrous mint finish; shows the standard reflectivity of a business-strike circulation coin.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Obverse features 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', the date '2021', and a 'P' mint mark (Philadelphia Mint).
Dimensions Estimate
Diameter of 17.91 mm; thickness of 1.35 mm.
Gemstones & Inlays
None.
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge (standard coin serrations).
Chain & Links
N/A; Solid metal planchet construction.
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-struck via high-speed coin presses at the U.S. Mint using steel dies and a clad strip feed.
Authentication Indicators
Correct typography for US Mint, presence of copper core visible on edge (red flag for gold authenticity), standard 'P' mint mark placement.
Origin & Maker
United States Mint, Philadelphia facility (indicated by the 'P' mint mark).
Era & Period
Contemporary (2000s-present); Post-1965 clad era.
Age Estimate
Produced in 2021.
Cultural Significance
A staple of American commerce and the smallest physical denomination of current U.S. circulating coinage.
Condition Notes
Very Good to Excellent (Circulated). Visible surface luster remains, though minor contact marks are present from circulation.
Value Estimate
Face value of $0.10 USD. There is no gold melt value associated with this item.
Care & Maintenance
Do not clean with abrasives; store in a dry environment to prevent nickel oxidation.
Similar Items
1964 Silver Roosevelt Dime (90% silver), 2016 Gold Centennial Mercury Dime (24K gold investment piece).
Interesting Facts
The Roosevelt dime was first released in 1946 to honor FDR's support of the March of Dimes. Dimes were made of 90% silver until 1964.