1998 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1998 Canadian 10-cent coin, made by the Royal Canadian Mint, features on its obverse a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse displays a stylized image of the Bluenose schooner, a famous Canadian racing and fishing vessel, symbolizing maritime heritage and fishing industry significance, designed by Emanuel Hahn. This coin is composed of 99.9% nickel, weighs 2.07 grams, has a diameter of 18.03 mm, and features a reeded edge. It was minted in large circulation quantities, approximately 203,514,000 coins, with a medal alignment orientation and the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1998 10 CENTS” on the reverse.