Obverse

Reverse

10 Cents (Dime)

Canadian 10-Cent (Bluenose)

Canada (Royal Canadian Mint) · 1977

A small silver-colored coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Country: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year: 1977
Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
Metal: 99.9% Nickel

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Overview

A small silver-colored coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Bluenose design by Emanuel Hahn first appeared in 1937 and remains one of Canada's most iconic coin designs. The 1977 issue is part of the long-running series featuring the Second Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Obverse (front)

Second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (aged 39) facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Legend: ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA.

Reverse (back)

The famous fishing and racing schooner 'Bluenose' under full sail. Legend: CANADA 1977 10 CENTS.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00 - $3.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+).

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), luster, and presence of errors. In this state, it is primarily worth face value due to high mintage.

Grade assessment

Very Good to Fine (VG-F). Visible scratches and surface wear suggest significant circulation.

Mintage & rarity

Common; mintage of approximately 144,228,000.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties (1977 dimes must be magnetic). Look for sharp details in the schooner's rigging.

Notable varieties & errors

No major varieties are widely recognized for the 1977 business strike, though collectors look for high-grade specimens from Mint Sets.

Similar coins

1968 Canadian dimes, which can be either silver or nickel. Checking with a magnet easily distinguishes them (nickel is magnetic).

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as this damages the numismatic value. Handle by the edges.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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