1993 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1993 Canadian 10-cent coin, commonly known as the dime, is made of nickel and weighs 2.07 grams with a diameter of 18.03 mm. The obverse features a right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse showcases the iconic Bluenose schooner sailing, a symbol of Canada’s maritime heritage and fishing industry, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The coin has a reeded edge and is magnetic. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint primarily for circulation, with a mintage of approximately 135,569,000 coins in 1993. The coin’s design is steeped in Canadian symbolism, reflecting both the monarchy and the country’s historic connection to seafaring and fishing.