1980 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1980 Canadian 10 cents coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is made of 99.9% nickel, weighs 2.07 grams, and has a diameter of 18.03 mm with a reeded edge. The obverse side features a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse side displays the stylized Bluenose schooner, a celebrated racing ship from Nova Scotia symbolizing Canada’s maritime heritage, designed by Emanuel Hahn, with the inscriptions “CANADA,” “1980,” and “10 CENTS.” The coin has a magnetic property due to its composition and a thickness of 1.16 mm. It was produced in a large mintage of 169,910,479 coins, making it a common collectible coin today. The 1980 dime retains a bright nickel grey luster in well-preserved specimens and is notable for its emblematic design that highlights Canadian maritime history.