Obverse

Reverse

10 Cents

Canadian Bluenose Dime

Canada · 1974

A silver-colored Canadian dime featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the famous Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1974
Denomination: 10 Cents
Metal: 99.9% Nickel
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface marks and toning.

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Overview

A silver-colored Canadian dime featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the famous Bluenose schooner on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Bluenose schooner design has been a staple of the Canadian dime since 1937, representing Canada's rich maritime history and the legendary fishing and racing ship built in Nova Scotia.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the tiara, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA'.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Bluenose schooner sailing left, with the word 'CANADA' above, the year '1974' to the right, and the denomination '10 CENTS' below.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $0.50 (Face value to slightly above for circulated condition; up to $5+ in pristine Uncirculated condition)

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition (surface preservation and luster), and presence of rare mint errors.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface marks and toning.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulated condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Nickel coins are magnetic. A genuine 1974 Canadian dime will strongly attract a magnet due to its pure nickel composition.

Notable varieties & errors

Various minor die cracks, repunched dates, and doubled dies occasionally occur, though most are worth modest premiums.

Similar coins

Other Canadian decimal dimes from the nickel composition era (1969-1999).

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in a cardboard 2x2 coin holder or inert plastic flip. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.

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