| Added by |
 Stanciu Catalin-Razvan
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| In personal collections | 34 |
| 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 39 years old, surrounded by the Latin inscription ELIZABETH II D G REGINA. The inscription is an abbreviated form of the one used from 1953-1964 |
| Rev. Description | ICANADA, the famous Bluenose schooner under sail, 1979 on the right, 10 CENTS bellow |
| Catalog code | KM#77.2 |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.16 mm |
| Weight | 2.0700 g |
| Material | Nickel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Re: Emanuel Hahn, Ob: Arnold Machin |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $0.05 VF $0.10 XF $0.15 UNC $0.20 |
