1971 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1971 Canadian 10 cents coin, made of nickel, weighs 2.07 grams and measures 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. It features the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, where she is depicted wearing a tiara, surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse displays the iconic design of the Bluenose schooner, a famous Canadian racing and fishing vessel symbolizing Canada’s maritime heritage, with the inscriptions “CANADA,” the year “1971,” and “10 CENTS.” The coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of over 41 million pieces. It has a medal alignment axis and a finish that includes circulation, uncirculated, and specimen types. The design of the Bluenose schooner was created by Emanuel Hahn, while the Queen’s portrait was designed by Arnold Machin.