1953-1964 - Elizabeth II - Silver Ten Cents

Currently the dime has, as with all Canadian coins, a portrait of Her Majesty the Queen on the obverse. The reverse contains a representation of the Bluenose, a famous Canadian schooner. The artist, Emmanuel Hahn, used three ships including the Bluenose as his models, so the ship design is actually a composite. The coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint

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Faces of the monarch
Source: mint.ca

Elizabeth II (1953-1964)
The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on Canadian coins in 1953 when she was 27 years old. The effigy pictured here was used until 1964, with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA, meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen."

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Dime (Canadian coin)
Source: en.wikipedia.org

Years 1920-1966
Mass 2.33 g
Diameter 18.034 mm
Shape Round
Composition 80% silver, 20% copper

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Pride and skill–the 10-cent coin
Source: mint.ca

Artist Emanuel Hahn developed his design for the 10-cent coin from photos of the famous Bluenose schooner. It is meant to symbolize both the magnitude of the fishing industry in Canada and the maritime skills of Canadians. The Bluenose was not only a racing schooner, but also one of the great fishing vessels that helped build the reputation of the Grand Banks fishery. The design was first issued in 1937.

Reverse side design:
1937 - 1966, 1968 - present
The Bluenose
Emanuel Hahn's design depicts the Bluenose under sail.

Technical specifications:
1920 - 1967
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Weight (g): 2.33
Diameter (mm): 18.034
Thickness (mm): n/a

Mintage:
1953 - 17,706,395
1954 - 4,493,150
1955 - 12,237,294
1956 - 16,732,844
1957 - 16,110,229
1958 - 10,621,236
1959 - 19,691,433
1960 - 45,446,835
1961 - 26,850,859
1962 - 41,864,335
1963 - 41,916,208
1964 - 49,518,549

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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
Source: en.numista.com

KM# 51
Features
Country Canada
Years 1953-1964
Value 10 Cents
0.1 CAD = 0.08 USD
Metal Silver (.8000)
Weight 2.33 g
Diameter 18.034 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Engravers Mary Gillick (obverse)
Emanuel Hahn (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded

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