1962 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1962 Canadian 10 cents coin, also known as the dime, features on its obverse side a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick. The reverse side displays the iconic Bluenose schooner, a celebrated racing and fishing vessel symbolizing Canada’s maritime heritage, crafted by Emanuel Hahn. This coin is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighs 2.33 grams, and has a diameter of 18.03 mm with a reeded edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, with a circulation mintage of approximately 41.8 million coins. The inscription around the obverse reads “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA,” and the reverse shows “CANADA 1962 10 CENTS.” The Bluenose schooner on the reverse symbolizes the significance of the fishing industry and maritime skills in Canada. This coin is non-magnetic, has a thickness of 1.16 mm, and the orientation follows medal alignment. The 1962 Canadian dime is valued for both its silver content and numismatic interest depending on its condition, ranging from circulated coins to mint state ones.