Dime Collection

The coinage used in the United States of America
A postcard depicting the coinage used in the United States of America, along with a currency conversion table. Date: 1902

Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick
5668943 Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick Jr

Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman. Hinds County, Mississippi. Thin dimes around the ankles to prevent headaches

The Tithe (chromolitho)
667197 The Tithe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tithe. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Twilight Charlie, Front Cover of Beadles New York Dime Novel
829834 Twilight Charlie, Front Cover of Beadles New York Dime Novel, 1888 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Denver Public Library

La dime appartient aux pretres du Seigneur (engraving)
3625795 La dime appartient aux pretres du Seigneur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La dime appartient aux pretres du Seigneur)

SHARECROPPER, 1937. A fifty-seven year old African American sharecroppers feet with dimes around her ankles to prevent headaches, Hinds County, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936

Money Pouring Into Piggy Bank
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Money Pouring Into Piggy Bank. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

MARGUERITE LeHAND (1898-1944). American, personal secretary to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Organizing mail containing donations for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis

5th annual tour, B. A. Bambers great dime show
5th annual tour, B.A. Bambers great dime show

Reforme de differents droits feodaux et de la dime - le 11 a

DIME NOVEL, 1933. Blood for the Mummy. Cover of Dime Detective Magazine, 1933

Dime Museum, 2 of 2
The interior of a Dime Museum in the Bowery, New York: the audience stares with curiosity at a bearded lady, a very thin man and a giantess among other human oddities

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"Dime: A Symbol of American Currency and Cultural Significance" The dime, a small coinage used in the United States of America, holds more than just monetary value. It represents the nation's history, culture, and even religious practices. In the late 19th century, dimes were not only used for transactions but also served as canvases for art. The Tithe (chromolitho) depicted on one side of a dime showcased the significance of tithing in society. Meanwhile, Twilight Charlie graced the front cover of Beadles New York Dime Novel, capturing the allure and excitement that these inexpensive novels brought to readers. Religion played a role in associating dimes with spirituality as well. La dime appartient aux pretres du Seigneur engraving highlighted how this particular coin belonged to priests serving God. Moving beyond symbolism, dimes shed light on social issues too. SHARECROPPER from 1937 displayed an African American sharecropper's worn feet - a poignant reminder of hardships faced by marginalized communities during that era, and are not only about expenses; they also represent savings and financial planning. Money Pouring Into Piggy Bank illustrated how individuals diligently saved their hard-earned dimes for future use. Even prominent figures had connections with dimes. Marguerite LeHand, personal secretary to President Franklin D Roosevelt during his presidency years (1933-1945), was known for her meticulous handling of finances – including those precious ten-cent coins. Entertainment was another realm where dimes made an impact. B. A Bambers' great dime show attracted audiences annually during its fifth tour – proving that entertainment need not be expensive to be enjoyable. Beyond America's borders, reform movements recognized the importance of changing feudal rights and taxes like la dime - exemplifying how this humble coin transcended national boundaries. Lastly, let us not forget about popular culture. DIME NOVEL, 1933.