2001 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 10 cents coin made by Canada in 2001 features two main designs: the standard “Bluenose” schooner and a commemorative “Year of Volunteers” version; both have the bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, wear a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, while the reverse either displays the stylized Bluenose sailing the open sea or a symbolic depiction of marching mothers with sun rays representing volunteers’ impact on communities; the coins are struck from copper-plated steel alloy (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel), measure 18.03 mm in diameter, weigh 1.75 g, and have a reeded edge, with medal alignment, and millions were minted for circulation, including special silver proof versions for collectors.