1997 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 1997 Canadian 10-cent coin, commonly called a dime, is made of nickel and has a weight of 2.07 grams, a diameter of 18.03 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm. It features a magnetic property due to its nickel composition and has a reeded edge. The obverse displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles; this design was crafted by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse features the iconic stylized Bluenose schooner sailing the open sea, a design by Emanuel Hahn symbolizing Canada’s maritime heritage. The coin has a medal alignment and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of over 43 million coins. The inscriptions on the coin include “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1997 10 CENTS” on the reverse. Variants include circulation, uncirculated, and specimen finishes.