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1953-1964 - Elizabeth II - Silver Ten Cents Coin Composition | |||||||||||||
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Metal | USD/Pound | USD/Troy Ounce | USD/Gram | Grams/Coin | USD/Coin |
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Silver | $371.498 | $25.480 | $0.819 | 1.864 g | $1.527 |
Copper | $2.091 | $0.143 | $0.005 | 0.466 g | $0.002 |
Precious and Base Metal Melt Value For Each Coin: | $1.529 | ||||
Combined Precious and Base Metal Melt Value For 8 Coins: | $12.234 |
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1955 |
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Canadian Dime | OFCC:UNGRADED |
1960 |
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Canadian Dime | OFCC:UNGRADED |
1960 |
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Canadian Dime | OFCC:UNGRADED |
1961 |
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Canadian Ten Cent RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |
1962 |
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Canadian Ten Cent RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |
1963 |
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Canadian Dime | OFCC:UNGRADED |
1963 |
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Canadian Ten Cent RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |
1964 |
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Canadian Ten Cent RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |

COIN TYPE DESCRIPTION | |
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Region: | Canada |
Category: | Ten Cent |
Coin Type: | 1953-1964 - Elizabeth II - Silver Ten Cents |
Years Minted: | 1953-1964 |
Mint Marks: | |
Denomination: | CS10C |
Obverse Design: | The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA" |
Obverse Designer: | Mary Gillick |
Reverse Design: | The Bluenose under sail, a Canadian schooner from Nova Scotia, a celebrated racing ship and a symbol of the province, is surrounded with the facial value and the inscription "CANADA" Lettering: CANADA YEAR 10 CENTS |
Reverse Designer: | Emanuel Hahn |
1953-1964 - Elizabeth II - Silver Ten Cents
Currently the dime has, as with all Canadian coins, a portrait of Her Majesty the Queen on the obverse. The reverse contains a representation of the Bluenose, a famous Canadian schooner. The artist, Emmanuel Hahn, used three ships including the Bluenose as his models, so the ship design is actually a composite. The coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint REF Faces of the monarch Source: mint.ca Elizabeth II (1953-1964) The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on Canadian coins in 1953 when she was 27 years old. The effigy pictured here was used until 1964, with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA, meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen." REF Dime (Canadian coin) Source: en.wikipedia.org Years 1920-1966 Mass 2.33 g Diameter 18.034 mm Shape Round Composition 80% silver, 20% copper REF Pride and skill–the 10-cent coin Source: mint.ca 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. Reverse side design: 1937 - 1966, 1968 - present The Bluenose Emanuel Hahn's design depicts the Bluenose under sail. Technical specifications: 1920 - 1967 Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper Weight (g): 2.33 Diameter (mm): 18.034 Thickness (mm): n/a Mintage: 1953 - 17,706,395 1954 - 4,493,150 1955 - 12,237,294 1956 - 16,732,844 1957 - 16,110,229 1958 - 10,621,236 1959 - 19,691,433 1960 - 45,446,835 1961 - 26,850,859 1962 - 41,864,335 1963 - 41,916,208 1964 - 49,518,549 REF 10 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait Source: en.numista.com KM# 51 Features Country Canada Years 1953-1964 Value 10 Cents 0.1 CAD = 0.08 USD Metal Silver (.8000) Weight 2.33 g Diameter 18.034 mm Thickness 1.1 mm Engravers Mary Gillick (obverse) Emanuel Hahn (reverse) Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Edge Reeded REF |
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