| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 29 |
| 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 77 years old, surrounded by the inscription ELIZABETH II D G REGINA. The effigy is reminiscent of that of her father, His Majesty King George VI, who had elected to forgo the crown. Mint mark below the effigy |
| Rev. Description | CANADA, the famous Bluenose schooner under sail, 2010 on the right, 10 CENTS bellow |
| Catalog code | KM#492 |
| Mintage | 252,500,000 |
| Diameter | 18.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Weight | 1.7700 g |
| Material | Nickel plated Steel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Emanuel Hahn / Susanna Blunt & Susan Taylor |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
UNC $0.60 BU $18.00 Proof $3.50 |
