83 Things to Do on a Dime

First authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, the dime is the smallest unit of US currency. The current dime features the profile of President Franklin Roosevelt on the front. In the background is an olive branch, a torch and an oak branch. But, with the switch to digital currency, you may be wondering what to do with the dimes you have. So, here is a list of 83 things you can do on a dime.

• Drop change in Unicef ​​boxes on Halloween.
• Pay your children to do chores.
• Next time you pass your local lemonade stand, buy a cup and support small businesses!
• Throw coins into the next fountain you pass.
• Leave a bad tip. But I hope you won't be in a position to do that.
• Trace around the diamond to draw a circle.
• Give some money while giving “You're 10!” recommendations.
• Roll your dimes as you save more.
• Make a $5 donation for an item of your choice.
• Give a friend a dime roll as a gift
• Similar to the dime challenge, save all the money for your next vacation.
• Follow the same process as #11 and save to pay off debt.
• Follow the same process as #'s 11 and 12 and donate to charity.
• Save to buy a gift for a friend.
• Pay the toll.
• Save to pay for all the baby gifts you will need to buy as friends have children.
• Start your Christmas savings pot.
• Start your Hanukkah savings pot.
• Start your Kwanza savings pot.
• Shop for wet & wild makeup the next time you go to the store.
• Use your lunch change.
• Use your change to buy your work-related treats.
• Use your money to build your grocery bag.
• Stock your produce pantry for the winter with dollar store finds.
• Buy energy efficient light bulbs.
• Use the dimes the next time you crave candy.
• Buy your next cup of Justin's Peanut Butter for two dollars and dimes.
• Use your change to get tips to pay during your next trip.
• Create a gas bag. Whenever you have dimes (or other change) save it!
• Use your dimes to save on your long-term goals.
• Use your dimes to pay off your debt!
• Use your savings to pay for your dental insurance.
• Use your dimes to pay part of your health insurance premium.
• Donate to Heifer International every month.
• Save and buy Tom's shoes. With that purchase, a needy person will also receive a pair of shoes.
• Use your change to add to your barista's tip jar.
• Pay for your blog with ad revenue that usually grows one dime at a time.
• Buy your next used t-shirt for some dimes.
• Buy a cup of McDonalds coffee for a dollar.
• Get an ice cream sandwich the next time the ice cream van drives by your house.
• If you're a romance novel fan, you can buy as many books as you like for a small price per book (usually on sale day!)
• Save the help of a friend – don't let it be said that you are not helpful!
• Create a fun themed family night where you can use dimes to make the night come alive.
• Go on a night out with your partner and have a cap on how much you're allowed to spend.
• Go to the zoo.
• Build your emergency fund.
• Save dimes for the next yard sale.
• Invest your dimes to buy gifts for your office colleagues.
• Give your dimes to a homeless person or charity
• Use a dime to turn the flat head screw
• Grab an energy bar.
• Take a real paper newspaper. Specifically the New York Times.
• Pay your kids their weekly bonuses for good work with dimes.
• Go to the thrift store in ½ days and go crazy!
• Buy a meal for $5
• Buy your next cheap beer at your local bar, but be sure to turn your dimes into bills! Make sure you also know the cheapest beer to buy.
• Use the money you save on social media.
• Give your dimes to your spirit friends so they can make money.
• Teach your kids about saving by using their change to fund their 529 plan.
• Look for and collect rare dimes.
• Set short-term goals.
• Pick up treats or gifts for unusual holidays like national taco day.
• Keep baby items like cloth diapers and nuk nuks.
• For the tenth time.
• Deposit your ibotta change and buy a drink.
• Use your change in your “I have to fix broken things in my house” bag.
• Next time you're at a food truck party pay with your saved change.
• Donate to your local art museum's donation box after attending the free day.
• Fund your Roth IRA.
• Fund a home emergency fund.
• Send change to help the US government pay its debt.
• Feed people in need with groceries.
• Buy chickens for your backyard.
• Support a scholarship you create. Ask donors to contribute only in .10 amounts to local fundraising campaigns.
• Pay for participation in an at-risk youth camp.
• Save for a babysitter so you can take your spouse out to chill.
• Use dimes to make art.
• Punch a hole in it and make jewelry.
• Deposit your change for your next cab ride.
• Take bath and body products that fit your next travel adventure.
• Replace your phone cord again.
• Pick up dish soap at your local dollar store.
• Buy random vinyl records at a thrift store to see how they sound.

Bonus Idea: Check your dimes to see if they are worth more than face value. Dimes made before 1964 are usually worth more than face value – this is because they are 90% silver. In 1964 and subsequent years dimes were made of copper and nickel. These old dimes are worth their face value – only 10 cents (Per Wikipedia).

There are many other things you can do with your dimes, but this list is a good start. Grab a jar or find a nice piggy bank to start your savings today.