1984 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1984 Canadian 10 cents coin features the iconic Bluenose schooner on its reverse, a symbol of the maritime heritage and the fishing industry of Canada, designed by Emanuel Hahn based on photos of the famous Nova Scotia racing ship. The obverse displays a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The coin is made of nickel, has a diameter of 18.03 mm, weighs 2.07 grams, and has a reeded edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of approximately 119 million coins. The 1984 dime retains the traditional medal alignment and was produced in various finishes, including circulation, uncirculated, specimen, and proof versions.