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Roosevelt Dimes are ten-cent coins produced by the United States Mint, first issued in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The 1956 Roosevelt Dime was minted in Philadelphia, where the mint mark is absent, indicating its place of origin. This particular coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, a composition used until 1964. Collectors value Roosevelt Dimes for their historical significance, silver content, and variations in mint marks and years.