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Canadian 10-Cent Coin (Dime)
10 Cents (Dime)

Canadian 10-Cent Coin (Dime)

Canada · 2003-2022 (Estimated based on the portrait)

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.

Country
Canada
Year
2003-2022 (Estimated based on the portrait)
Denomination
10 Cents (Dime)
Metal
Multi-ply plated steel (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel plating)

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Overview

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 & preservation

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.