Newp: Irradiated dime

[Just Bob]

Been wanting one of these, so when BankNote1 put this one on ebay, I jumped on it.

[drwstr123]

I like them too:

 

[SkyMan]

Cool, or should I say hot, Roosie!

[Jeffrey Cardona]

What was the purpose of irradiating the dime? To promote atomic/nuclear energy at the time? I know that fruits, veggies, and medical supplies are irradiated to kill bacteria and to sterilize. Was the dime infected?

[physics-fan3.14]

My grandma has one of these. Its just cool.

[Just Bob]

What was the purpose of irradiating the dime? To promote atomic/nuclear energy at the time? ...

 

I believe that was the reason. (thumbs u

 

Here is an article about them, if you want to know a little more.

[BankNote1]

The article on the irradiated dimes was very interesting. I think it would be neat to have a date and mint set of these!

[cpm9ball]

What was the purpose of irradiating the dime? To promote atomic/nuclear energy at the time? ...

 

I believe that was the reason. (thumbs u

 

Here is an article about them, if you want to know a little more.

 

What? You mean they didn't use them as replacement batteries for hearing aids.

 

One of the Civil Service positions that my Mom held in the early 60's was at the Atomic Energy Commission. I remember visiting there as a young boy. I thought it was wierd that they had showers in the hallways.

 

Chris

[Jeffrey Cardona]

What was the purpose of irradiating the dime? To promote atomic/nuclear energy at the time? ...

 

I believe that was the reason. (thumbs u

 

Here is an article about them, if you want to know a little more.

 

 

Very interseting article.....thanks for the info!! (thumbs u