Question 241802: A collection of 56 coins has a value of $4.00. The collection contains only nickels and dimes. Find the number of dimes in the collection. Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! A collection of 56 coins has a value of $4.00. The collection contains only nickels and dimes. Find the number of dimes in the collection.