The Canadian 10-cent coin minted in 2012 features a copper-plated steel composition with a diameter of 18.03 mm and a weight of 1.75 grams. The obverse side displays an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the Bluenose schooner, a famous Canadian racing and fishing vessel from Nova Scotia, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The Bluenose symbolizes Canada’s maritime heritage and fishing industry. The coin has a reeded edge and the inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 2012 10 CENTS” on the reverse. In 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint produced 334,675,000 circulation dimes with these features.
2012 – 10 Cents Dime Canada
Canada 10 Cents Coins$0.25
The 2012 Canadian 10-cent coin prominently showcases the Bluenose schooner and an uncrowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing Canada’s maritime tradition and royal heritage with modern copper-plated steel composition.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 1.75 |
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| Mintage | 334675000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.03 |
| Composition | 92 % Steel, 5.5 % cuivre, 2.5 % Nickel |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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