1969 – 10 Cents Dime Canada – Small Date

$0.25

The 1969 small date 10 cents coin is recognizable by its smaller date size and abundant mintage compared to the rare large date variety, sustaining mostly nominal value.

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The 1969 Canadian 10 cents coin with the small date variety features a date size similar to the 1970 coin and was minted in a circulation of about 55,833,929 pieces. It is composed of nickel, weighs 2.07 grams, has a diameter of 18.03 mm, and includes a reeded edge. The coin displays Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, designed by Arnold Machin, and the reverse side depicts the stylized Bluenose schooner soaring over the sea, designed by Emanuel Hahn. It has a medal alignment (↑↑) for die axis, and was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The small date variety is much more common and much less valuable than the large date variant, with typical circulated values around 10 cents and mint state values ranging from $0.45 to $23.30 depending on quality.

Weight (g)

2.07

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Mintage

55833929

Diameter (mm)

18.034

Composition

99.9% Nickel

Mint by

Royal Canadian Mint

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