This historic 1945 Canadian silver dime captures a crucial piece of global numismatic history, struck during the final year of World War II by the Royal Canadian Mint. Composed of 80% fine silver, this coin survived the massive wartime industrial demand for metals, circulating throughout Canada during an era of global celebration, economic transition, and reconstruction. Bearing the classic obverse portrait of King George VI and the elegant reverse design featuring the iconic Bluenose schooner yacht, this piece shows an authentic, honest patina that speaks to its years of circulation and commerce. It offers an affordable way to add historic foreign silver to any collection or stack, combining reliable bullion intrinsic value with deep historical nostalgia from a pivotal year in modern history.
Country: Canada
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Denomination: 10 Cents
Mintage: 10,979,570
Weight: 0.082 oz / 2.33 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 18.03 mm, Thickness: 1.1 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: / Reverse: CANADA 1945 10 CENTS / Reeded edge
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Standard Circulation Issue (with IND:IMP:)
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse: Portrait of King George VI by Thomas Humphrey Paget / Reverse: The Bluenose schooner yacht by Emmanuel Hahn
Condition - Circulated. The coin exhibits an honest, moderate wear overall, consistent with a grading range of Very Good (VG) to Fine (F). Fine details on the crown and sails are flattened, but all primary legends, letters, and the 1945 date remain fully legible and intact. Moderate toning and surface marks are present from authentic historical circulation. - See Pictures
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