1963 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1963 Canadian 10-cent coin, also known as the dime, features on its obverse the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse side depicts the stylized image of the famous Canadian schooner Bluenose sailing with tall, flying sails, a design created by Emanuel Hahn. The coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint weighs 2.33 grams, has a diameter of 18.03 mm, and is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper with a reeded edge. This coin was part of the circulation dated 1963, with a mintage of approximately 41,916,208 pieces. It is non-magnetic and carries the legend “CANADA 1963 10 CENTS.” The coin’s design symbolizes Canada’s maritime heritage and the importance of the fishing industry, with the Bluenose schooner being a celebrated racing ship from Nova Scotia.