Canadian 10-Cent (Bluenose)
Country of Origin: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year of Issue: 1977
Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
Composition: 99.9% Nickel
Brief Description
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.
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00 - $3.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+).
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as this damages the numismatic value. Handle by the edges.
Mint Mark
None (Produced at the Ottawa Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; mintage of approximately 144,228,000.
Weight & Diameter
2.07g, 18.03mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Very Good to Fine (VG-F). Visible scratches and surface wear suggest significant circulation.
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.
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.
Similar Coins
1968 Canadian dimes, which can be either silver or nickel. Checking with a magnet easily distinguishes them (nickel is magnetic).
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.
Created At: 2026-06-21T23:17:41.853582