| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 11 |
| General Description | In Canada a dime is a coin worth ten cents. It is the smallest (in physical size), it symbolizes both the magnitude of the fishing industry and the maritime skills of Canadians. The Bluenose was not only a racing schooner, but also one of the great fishing vessels that helped build the reputation of the Grand Banks fishery |
| Obv. Description | Elizabeth II at 27 years old, surrounded by the Latin inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA, meaning: Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen. Note the effigy of the queen is now facing right and not left as always in the past |
| Rev. Description | CANADA, the famous Bluenose schooner under sail, 1960 on the right, 10 CENTS bellow |
| Catalog code | KM# 51 |
| Mintage | 45,446,835 |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Weight | 2.3328 g |
| Material | Silver 0.8000 |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Re: Emanuel Hahn, Ob: Mary Gillick |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
UNC $1.50 |
