1917 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1917 Canadian 10 cents coin, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of 92.5% sterling silver and 7.5% copper, weighs 2.32 grams, and measures 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The obverse features the bust of King George V designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, with the inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :”. The reverse, designed by William Henry James Blakemore, depicts a crowned wreath of 22 maple leaves bound with a ribbon, surrounding the denomination and the year “1917”. This coin was minted as a business strike for circulation, with a mintage of 5,011,988 pieces, and aligns with medal orientation. Its non-magnetic sterling silver composition and historical design make it collectible, with values varying greatly depending on condition.