A dime is a coin in the United States that is worth ten cents. It is the smallest and thinnest coin in circulation, made primarily of a combination of copper and nickel. The front side of the dime features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, while the back side displays a depiction of a torch, an olive branch, and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. Dimes are commonly used in everyday transactions and are part of the U.S. currency system, which includes other coins like pennies, nickels, and quarters. The dime was first minted in 1796, and its design has evolved over the years, but its value has remained consistent.