What is 10 cents called?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the specific name or term used to refer to a denomination of currency that is worth 10 cents. This typically relates to coins in the US currency system.
Answer
dime
The final answer is a dime.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a dime.
More Information
The dime's name comes from the Latin word 'decimus', which means one-tenth.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the dime with other similarly sized coins like the penny.
Sources
- United States Mint - Dime - usmint.gov
- Dime (United States coin) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- What are Dimes? Definition, Examples, Nickel, Pennies, Facts - splashlearn.com
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