A peculiar Mandela Effect involves the U.S. dime and the memory of whose face appears on it. Many people distinctly recall Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, being featured on the dime. However, in this reality, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President, is the face that graces the 10-cent coin.
How the U.S. Dime Appears in Reality
This is how the U.S. dime actually looks today, featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt:
How Some Remember the Dime
However, many people vividly recall a different version of the dime. In their memory, the coin featured Dwight D. Eisenhower. This alternate version has been recreated in the image below to reflect how it is remembered by those experiencing this Mandela Effect:
The Facts About Roosevelt on the Dime
Franklin D. Roosevelt has been the face of the dime since its redesign in 1946, shortly after his death in 1945. Roosevelt’s inclusion on the coin was meant to honor his legacy, particularly his role in establishing the March of Dimes, a foundation to combat polio.
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Currencies
Dwight D. Eisenhower has never appeared on the dime. He has only ever been featured on:
- The Eisenhower Dollar Coin: Minted from 1971 to 1978.
- The Presidential $1 Coin: Part of the Presidential $1 Coin Program, released in 2015.
Some may suggest, “You’re just confusing it with the Eisenhower dollar.” However, the Eisenhower dollar bears little resemblance to the front of the U.S. dime, and the two coins differ greatly in size. The Eisenhower dollar is substantially larger than the dime, making such a mix-up highly unlikely.
Moreover, the Eisenhower dollar was not a highly circulated coin. Unlike the dime, which is a staple of everyday currency, the Eisenhower dollar never achieved the same level of common use as coins like the Lincoln penny, Jefferson nickel or Washington quarter. So how could so many people confuse a rarely circulated coin with one as ubiquitous as the dime?
Here is an actual picture of the Eisenhower dollar next to the Roosevelt dime so you can see for comparison:
Song Evidence of the Memory
One notable piece of evidence for this memory comes from the song “Puffin’ on Blunts and Drankin’ Tanqueray” by Dr. Dre featuring Lady of Rage. In her verse, Lady of Rage raps:
“As long as the sun shine
As long as Eisenhower’s on the dime
Yo, I’ll be kickin’ the rhyme.”
Check out the music video for Puffin’ on Blunts and Drankin’ Tanqueray to see for yourself HERE.
This lyric has fueled discussions about the Mandela Effect, with many questioning why the artist referred to Eisenhower in this context if he never appeared on the dime.
More Thoughts on This Mandela Effect
Additionally, you can search Google for “Eisenhower dime Mandela Effect” and explore the top results.
What do you recall? Could this be a genuine Mandela Effect or just a case of misremembering? Share your thoughts!
