1940 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1940 Canadian 10 cents coin features the iconic design of a stylized schooner, the Bluenose, sailing with tall sails, symbolizing Canada’s rich maritime heritage and fishing industry. The obverse bears the bust of King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, while the reverse with the Bluenose was created by Emanuel Hahn. The coin has a composition of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighs 2.33 grams, and measures 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of around 16.5 million, is non-magnetic, and has medal alignment. The lettering on the obverse reads “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :” and on the reverse, “CANADA 1940 10 CENTS.” The coin is a business strike showing signs of circulation, with a melt value of approximately $2.95 CAD as of June 2025.