| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 12 |
| General Description | Artist Emanuel Hahn developed his design for the 10-cent coin from photos of the famous Bluenose schooner. It is meant to symbolize both the magnitude of the fishing industry in Canada 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. The design was first issued in 1937. Composition: 92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel |
| Obv. Description | her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II + mint mark |
| Rev. Description | The Bluenose in the center + the year on the right + CANADA above and the value below |
| Catalog code | KM#492 |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Weight | 1.7500 g |
| Material | Nickel plated Steel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint - Winnipeg |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Susanna Blunt & Susan Taylor / Emanuel Hahn |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
XF $0.60 |
