1942 dime

Have you ever wondered what a dime is made out of? Well, the answer may surprise you! Dimes are made out of a mixture of metals, which is called an alloy. This alloy is a combination of copper and nickel, and when put in the proper combination you get the dime you know and love. There is quite a bit of interesting trivia about the time, though. For instance before 1965 a dime was made out of silver. Yeah, that's right silver. So if you were to find a 1942 dime you would be extremely lucky, because it's worth about ten times the amount of its face value. This would mean the 1942 dime is worth approximately one dollar, unless in mint condition; then, it would have it is valued doubled. If you find a 1942 dime which has been printed over a 1941 dime, then you could have a profit over two thousand dollars. The best way to find out how much an old coin is worth is to do research, and asking a professional. If the coin was uncirculated and are in good condition, then you can expect to gain about two to three times the original value. If you are interested in learning more about the value of coins, then you should seek out a copy of the Blue Book Handbook of U.S Coins. It is a great guide that has all the information anyone could ever want when doing research on the value of coins.