The 2010 Canadian 10-cent coin, known as the dime, features a copper-plated steel composition (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel) with magnetic properties, weighing 1.75 grams and measuring 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The obverse bears an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, while the reverse showcases the iconic stylized Bluenose schooner sailing in open waters, a design by Emanuel Hahn symbolizing Canada’s maritime heritage. The coin was minted in a circulation of 252,500,000 pieces by the Royal Canadian Mint, with medal alignment orientation and the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 2010 10 CENTS” on the reverse. Several varieties and minor strike errors exist in community reports for this coin.
2010 – 10 Cents Dime Canada
Canada 10 Cents Coins$0.25
The 2010 Canadian 10-cent coin is a copper-plated steel dime featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Bluenose schooner design on the reverse, symbolizing Canada’s maritime history, with a large circulation minted by the Royal Canadian Mint.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 1.75 |
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| Mintage | 252500000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.03 |
| Composition | 92 % Steel, 5.5 % cuivre, 2.5 % Nickel |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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