A pound (0.45 kg) of dimes and a pound (0.45 kg) of quarters are worth the same amount: $20 US Dollars (USD). This might seem surprising, but there's a good reason!
Why Do a Pound of Dimes and Quarters Have the Same Value?
The value of US coins was originally based on the amount of silver each one contained. Though modern quarters and dimes don't use silver, the relative values established long ago remain the same.
Coin Weights and Counts
According to the US Mint, the weight of a dime is 2.268 grams, and the weight of a quarter is 5.670 grams. Using these weights, here's how many of each coin type make up a pound:
- Dimes: 200 dimes weigh 1 pound (0.45 kg).
- Quarters: 80 quarters weigh 1 pound (0.45 kg).
More about the Weight of US Currency
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Half-Dollars: A pound (0.45 kg) of half-dollar US coins is also worth $20, the same amount as a pound (0.45kg) of dimes or quarters.
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Dollar Bills: A $1 USD bill weighs about 1 gram, the same as a paper clip.
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Pennies: 178 pounds (80.7 kg), roughly the average adult weight in North America, worth of pennies would equal about $323 USD.
