2009 – 10 Cents Dime Canada

The 2009 Canadian 10-cent coin, commonly known as the “dime,” features the iconic Bluenose schooner—a famous racing and fishing vessel from Nova Scotia—on its reverse side, symbolizing Canada’s rich maritime heritage. The obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pedry-Hunt, showing her in right profile when she was 77 years old, surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” with the Royal Canadian Mint’s Maple Leaf privy mark beneath the bust. The coin has a composition of 92% steel, 5.5% copper, and 2.5% nickel plating, weighs 1.75 grams, and has a diameter of 18.03 millimeters. It was minted in a quantity of 370,700,000 and maintains magnetic properties due to its steel core. The Bluenose design dates back to 1937 and artist Emanuel Hahn originally developed it from photographs of the schooner, highlighting Canada’s maritime skills and fishing industry importance.