| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 32 |
| 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 | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 64 years old, surrounded by the Latin inscription ELIZABETH II D G REGINA. This was the first effigy to be designed by a Canadian |
| Rev. Description | CANADA, the famous Bluenose schooner under sail, 1999 on the right, 10 CENTS bellow |
| Catalog code | KM# 183 |
| Mintage | 258,462,000 |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Weight | 2.1400 g |
| Material | Nickel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Re: Emanuel Hahn, Ob: Dora de Pédery-Hunt |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
XF $0.15 UNC $0.20 |
