**BREAKING: RARE DIME SELLS FOR SMALL FORTUNE, BUYER REPORTEDLY MOVES TO ISLAND NATION TO AVOID PAYING TAXES**
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, a super-rare, utterly-astonishing, and downright-unbelievable U.S. dime has sold at auction for a whopping $506,250! This numismatic nugget, a 1916-D dime that was missing its mint mark, has left collectors and non-collectors alike scrambling to get their hands on one of these babies (too bad, folks, it’s a one-of-a-kind deal).
But here’s the kicker: this wasn’t just any ordinary sale. Oh no. This dime, which was previously sold in 1976 for a relatively paltry $178,000, has increased in value by a staggering 275% over the past 46 years. That’s like buying a house in Los Angeles and selling it for a small island in the Caribbean (okay, maybe not that much, but you get the idea).
According to sources close to the auction, the buyer of this dime was so excited to get his hands on it that he immediately booked a one-way ticket to a tropical island nation with no income tax. We’re talking private beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a complete lack of financial responsibility (just kidding, or are we?).
When asked about the sale, the auctioneer reportedly exclaimed, “I’ve seen some crazy things in my time, but this dime takes the cake…or should I say, the whole bakery!” The seller, who wished to remain anonymous, was seen dancing the Macarena in the streets, waving a giant check and shouting, “I’m rich, I’m rich, I’m rich!”
In related news, the value of all U.S. dimes has reportedly increased by 1000% overnight, so if you’ve got a spare dime lying around, you might want to get it appraised (just kidding, it’s probably still worth 10 cents). Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
