1995 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1995 Canadian 10 cents coin, commonly called the dime, features on its obverse the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse showcases a stylized image of the Bluenose schooner, a famous racing and fishing vessel symbolic of Nova Scotia and Canadian maritime heritage, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The coin is made of nickel, weighs 2.07 grams, measures 18.03 mm in diameter, has a reeded edge, and is magnetic. It was minted in a circulation of 123,875,000 coins by the Royal Canadian Mint and includes the inscription “CANADA 1995 10 CENTS” on the reverse and “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse. The coin’s design symbolizes Canada’s rich maritime culture and the fishing industry, with the Bluenose schooner being an iconic representation.