Nickels And Dimes -

The name comes from the Old French disme , meaning "tenth part". The "Nickel and Dime" Idiom

The terms refer to two common U.S. circulation coins and a popular idiom describing small, repetitive expenses. U.S. Coin Specifications Nickels and Dimes

It is larger and thicker than a dime despite being worth half as much. The Dime Value: 10 cents ($$0.10). The name comes from the Old French disme