A Pair of Dimes

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not all dimes are created equal

A Pair of Dimes comic strip: "not all dimes are created equal" Panel 1: FDR: "We are both dimes - also known as ten cent pieces." / Mercury: "Thank you for joining us on our journey to discover how the world works." Panel 2: FDR: "I am worth ten times as much as that Lincoln guy!" Panel 3: Mercury: "Due to inflation, I am now worth fifty five times my face value." Panel 4: FDR: "But - you're still just a dime! I thought we were worth the same amount." Panel 5: Mercury: "Value is much more than face deep. Your mettle counts, you know." Panel 6: FDR: "It is true - we are both dimes." / Mercury: "But not all dimes are created equal."
February 19, 2026 · Stewardship of Resources · Finance & Investing