[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Why dimes?

Keep in mind that if we hit a bad situation, those selling what you want to buy may very well only give you face value for the 90% silver coins.

[GoodDay]

Why dimes?

A silver dime is a smaller unit of silver, so it's easier to spend on everyday items.

Keep in mind that if we hit a bad situation,

WHEN we hit a bad situation . . .

those selling what you want to buy may very well only give you face value for the 90% silver coins.

Then you give those sellers paper, not silver.

[Lurker]

those selling what you want to buy may very well only give you face value for the 90% silver coins.

In which case you tell them "OK, I have some shiny new dimes right here. Face value, right?"

Watch their heads spin.