1951 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1951 Canadian 10 cents coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 2.33 grams with a diameter of 18.03 mm and a reeded edge. The obverse features a bust of King George VI designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, inscribed with “GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX,” while the reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn, depicts the stylized schooner Bluenose sailing the open sea, with the inscriptions “CANADA,” the year “1951,” and the denomination “10 CENTS.” This coin is non-magnetic and has a medal alignment orientation, with a mintage of approximately 15,079,265 pieces for circulation, representing the importance of the fishing industry and maritime skill in Canada. There is also a variety known as the “Double Die” for this year. The coin maintains historic and numismatic value, with melt value around CAD 3.50 as of 2025 due to its silver content.