1968 Canadian 10 Cent Silver Dime Bluenose Schooner
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1968 Canadian 10 Cent Silver Dime Bluenose Schooner
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Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
1968 Canadian 10 Cent Silver Dime Bluenose Schooner
Step back into a transitional moment in North American numismatic history with this authentic 1968 Canadian 10-Cent piece. Struck during the exact year the Royal Canadian Mint permanently phased out silver coinage in favor of base metals, this specimen is a tangible relic of late-1960s economic evolution. On the obverse, the refined, youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin captures an era of timeless elegance, while the reverse proudly showcases Emanuel Hahn’s iconic rendering of the legendary Nova Scotian racing schooner, the Bluenose. Imagine the hands this coin has passed through, pocketed during a time of global change, rock-and-roll revolutions, and historic space races. Whether you are expanding a collection of classic Canadian coinage or seeking a high-integrity asset from an era of precious metal transitions, this beautifully preserved dime is a premier choice that brings historical weight and unmistakable character to your personal treasury.
Country: Canada
Composition: 50% Silver, 50% Copper (.500 Fine Silver)
Denomination: 10 Cents (1 Dime)
Mintage: 70,460,000
Weight:
Composition: 50% Silver, 50% Copper (.500 Fine Silver)
Denomination: 10 Cents (1 Dime)
Mintage: 70,460,000
Weight:
- Piece actual weight: 2.33 g / 0.082 oz / 0.075 Troy oz
- Pure silver weight: 1.165 g / 0.041 oz / 0.037 Troy oz
Dimensions: 18.03 mm diameter x 1.16 mm thickness
Lettering and Edging: Reeded edge. Obverse lettering: "ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA". Reverse lettering: "CANADA 1968 10 CENTS".
Variety: 50% Silver Composition (Ottawa Mint Strike with V-shaped reeding valleys; distinct from the non-precious 100% nickel variety)
Coin Designer and Design: - Obverse Designer: Arnold Machin (Features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara)
- Reverse Designer: Emanuel Otto Hahn (Features the celebrated Canadian racing schooner "Bluenose" under full sail over ocean waves)
Condition - Circulated. The coin exhibits soft, authentic wear consistent with historical circulation, presenting mid-grade Very Fine (VF) details with fully legible legends, clear portrait outlines, and defined primary sails on the iconic Bluenose. - See Pictures
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** Tested and Guaranteed **
Actual Coin - The coin/bullion pictured is the actual coin/bullion you will receive.
All of the Coins and Bullion at Gold & Silver Assay and Jewelry Company have been tested by Professionals and are 100% Authentic. C081826.1/M0926.3
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