Canadian 10-Cent Coin (Dime)

Country of Origin: Canada

Year of Issue: 2003-2022 (Estimated based on the portrait)

Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)

Composition: Multi-ply plated steel (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel plating)

Canadian 10-Cent Coin (Dime)

Brief Description

The obverse features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by artist Susanna Blunt, with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA'. The reverse (not shown but standard for this type) typically depicts the Bluenose schooner.

Historical Significance

This portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was introduced in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of her coronation. It is the first portrait of a reigning monarch to show them without a crown since her father's reign. The 10-cent coin is Canada's smallest and thinnest circulating coin.

Estimated Value

$0.10 CAD (Face Value)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent oxidation. Avoid cleaning with abrasive chemicals or brushes as this can damage the numismatic value; if necessary, handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing tarnishing.

Created At: 2026-02-11T16:19:59.695416