1973 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1973 Canadian 10 cents coin, commonly known as the “dime,” is made of nickel with a composition of 99.9% nickel, weighing 2.07 grams, and measuring 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The obverse side features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse side depicts the stylized Bluenose schooner, a famous Canadian racing ship from Nova Scotia, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The coin is magnetic due to its nickel content and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of 167,715,435 pieces. The coin is a business strike coin used for general circulation and carries the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1973 10 CENTS” on the reverse. It has a medal alignment (↑↑) and a thickness of 1.16 mm.