10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1989 front 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1989 back
10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1969-1989 photo
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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Nickel (99.9% nickel) 2.07 g 18.03 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1969-1989
Value
10 Cents 0.10 CAD = USD 0.07
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel (99.9% nickel)
Weight
2.07 g
Diameter
18.03 mm
Thickness
1.16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7518
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

The Bluenose under sail, a Canadian schooner from Nova Scotia, a celebrated racing ship and a symbol of the province, surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1988
10 CENTS
H

Designer: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge

Reeded

Comment

(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.

 

Thickness:
1967-1977: 1.16 mm
1978: 1.19 mm
1979-1989: 1.22 mm