I got a gold dime from the bank when I cashed my paycheck. Does anyone know anything about it? It looks just like a regular dime, same size with the ridges on the edge. The color is the same as the gold dollars. The date on it is 1988. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
2007-11-29 03:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by Mkath 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Can't help you too much without pictures. However, I can see two options.
Your coin could be gold plated. An interesting novelty but there is no greatly enhanced value. Fun to have though. If I'd found it, I'd keep it in my collection.
Your coin has toned or changed colors due to environmental or intentional forces. Some people collect toned coins but again it's not greatly valuable.
Value is largely dependent on condition, mint marks and the number of coins available.
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.
2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/defau...
3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
2007-11-29 10:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gold Dime
2016-10-05 03:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely just Accident or a novelty collectors item.
It could have just been cleaned in the wash solution after a batch of the new dollar coins having picked up the tint of color in solution. The US Mint punches the Dime an sends them to the cleaning department.
If the coin is the correct size and within the weight tolerances of a normal dime there are a few possibilities.
It may be polished after the coin left the mint. With certain polishing mediums for silver, gold or brass this look can be achieved. I have even seen coins cleaned in silver cleaners that change their color to golden hues.
Or it was more probably plated or contaminated with another metal. Being stored in damp conditions can cause a rusty yellow coloring as well. Nickel and Copper take plating well but if you magnify the (fillet) area where the raised lettering is you will find a build-up of the plating material.
Things like this have no added value to collectors. Most coin shops and all coin Shows Large or small will have people knowledgeable enough to identify this piece for you at no charge.
2007-11-29 03:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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I got a gold dime from the bank when I cashed my paycheck. Does anyone know anything about it? It looks just like a regular dime, same size with the ridges on the edge. The color is the same as the gold dollars. The date on it is 1988. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
2015-08-20 19:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sybila 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually could be a gold plated dime or it came in contact with several chemicals that can change the color of the coin to a gold look. There are no gold dimes minted by the U.S. mints and no planchets of gold coins are that size. A dime is 17.9 mm and a 1/10 oz gold coin is 16.5 mm. The planchets of the two are never anywhere near each other.
2007-11-29 13:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it didn't get stained a funny color somehow? Look at the edge and see if it has layers or its solid. If it's layered, it's probably a regular dime that layed in some weird chemical and turned yellow. You could always mail it to me. Hehehe.
2007-11-29 03:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by CNJRTOM 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i got a gold dime at work today is it worth anything?
2014-12-03 16:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a Golden Dime as well. Dated 1888 with a P. Excellent Condition. I saw one on E-bay value was $20.00.
2017-03-03 08:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Chip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2013-10-29 11:55:43 · answer #9 · answered by rafael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋