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10 Cents

Canadian 10 Cents (Bluenose Dime)

Canada (Royal Canadian Mint) · 1940

A silver dime featuring the bare head of King George VI on the obverse and the famous Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Country: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year: 1940
Denomination: 10 Cents
Metal: 80.0% silver, 20.0% copper

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Overview

A silver dime featuring the bare head of King George VI on the obverse and the famous Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II, these silver dimes circulated heavily in Canada. The reverse depicts the legendary Canadian fishing and racing schooner Bluenose, a symbol of maritime pride.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:'.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the schooner Bluenose sailing left, with 'CANADA' above, the year '1940' to the right, and the denomination '10 CENTS' below.

Estimated value

$2 to $5 in circulated condition, $10 to $30+ in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, silver melt value, and scarcity of specific key dates or error varieties within the series.

Grade assessment

About Good to Good (AG/G) - heavy wear across major design elements, hair details worn smooth, but legends remain mostly readable.

Mintage & rarity

Mintage of 12,325,108. Common date.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (2.33g), dimensions, and ensure it is non-magnetic. Genuine silver coins will produce a distinct high-pitched ring when lightly tapped.

Notable varieties & errors

Various minor die cracks, repunched dates, and doubled dies exist for the series, though most common-date circulated pieces do not command massive premiums unless graded in high mint state.

Similar coins

Other Canadian dimes of the George VI era (1937-1952) and subsequent Elizabeth II silver dimes.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves. Do not clean, polish, or wash the coin, as this destroys original mint luster and reduces numismatic value. Store in a stable, low-humidity environment using PVC-free coin holders.

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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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