1968 – 10 Cents Dime Canada – Philadelphia

The 1968 Canadian 10 cents coin minted in Philadelphia is a round nickel coin with a diameter of 18.03 mm and a thickness of 1.16 mm, weighing 2.07 grams. It features on the obverse side the right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse side shows a stylized image of the famous Canadian schooner Bluenose sailing with tall sails, designed by Emanuel Hahn, surrounded by the letters “CANADA 1968 10 CENTS.” The coin has a reeded edge with flat-bottomed grooves (serrated edge style) which distinguishes it from the Ottawa mint version. It was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in the United States, with a mintage of approximately 85 million pieces, produced to alleviate coin shortages in Canada. This nickel coin holds magnetic properties and uses medal alignment for its axis orientation.