Dime Album Appraisal

Whitman Roosevelt Dime Collection Coin Album (Clad Coinage)

This item is a Whitman Coin Products 'Roosevelt Dime Collection' coin album, specifically designed for clad coinage starting in 1965. The album is an openable hardback book-style holder, likely constructed from cardstock or heavy paperboard, covered in a textured blue material, possibly a durable paper product. The interior is a lighter shade of blue, featuring precut circular openings to insert coins. Each opening is labeled with the year, and for some years, a mint mark (e.g., 'D' for Denver), along with the quantity minted for that specific year and mint combination. The coins visible in the album are primarily Roosevelt dimes, appearing to be clad coinage as indicated by the album's title, displaying a typical silver-colored outer layer with some darker, reddish tones around the edges, suggesting a copper core as described for clad coins. Many slots are currently empty, indicated by dark, reddish-brown circles. The album appears to be in good condition for its age, with some minor wear visible along the edges and spine consistent with normal handling and storage. There are no significant tears, creases, or major discoloration discernible from the image. The right-hand page provides introductory text about the Roosevelt Dime, mentioning its issuance starting in 1946, mint marks, and the introduction of clad coinage in 1965. It's copyrighted 1966 by Western Publishing Company, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin. The craftsmanship is utilitarian, typical for mass-produced coin albums, designed for protective display and organization of coin collections.