10 cents

Pride and Skill–the 10-Cent Coin

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 Designs

1858 – 1936

The crossed maple boughs

The design of two crossed maple boughs appear on all 10‑cent, 25‑cent, and 50‑cent coins from 1858 to 1936.

 

1937 – 1966, 1968 – present

Bluenose

Emanuel Hahn's design depicts the Bluenose under sail.

 

1967

Centennial 10-cent coin

Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the 10‑cent coin features a mackerel.

 

2001

International Year of the Volunteer

This coin was issued in honour of the United Nations' International Year of the Volunteer and pays tribute to the millions of Canadians who help those in need.

 

2017

Canada 150/My Canada, My Inspiration: Wings of Peace

Part of the My Canada, My Inspiration 2017 collection, designed by Amy Choi. One continuous flow of lines sketches out a dynamic, iconic maple leaf that is clutched in the beak and also part of the dove itself.

Technical Specifications

1908 – 1910

Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 2.32
Diameter (mm): 18.034
Thickness (mm): n/a

 

1910 – 1919

Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 2.33
Diameter (mm): 18.034
Thickness (mm): n/a

 

1920 – 1967

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

 

1968 – 1977

Composition: 99.9% nickel
Weight (g): 2.07
Diameter (mm): 18.034
Thickness (mm): 1.16

 

1978

Composition: 99.9% nickel
Weight (g): 2.07
Diameter (mm): 18.03
Thickness (mm): 1.19

 

1979 – 1999

Composition: 99.9% nickel
Weight (g): 2.07
Diameter (mm): 18.03
Thickness (mm): 1.22

 

2000 – present

Composition: 92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel
Weight (g): 1.75
Diameter (mm): 18.03
Thickness (mm): 1.22

Mintages

1908 – 1909
Year Mintage
1908 776,666
1909 1,697,200

 

1910 – 1919
Year Mintage
1910 4,468,331
1911 2,737,584
1912 2,234,557
1913 3,613,937
1914 2,549,811
1915 688,057
1916 4,218,114
1917 5,011,988
1918 5,133,602
1919 7,877,722

 

1920 – 1929
Year Mintage
1920 6,305,345
1921 2,469,562
1922 0
1923 0
1924 0
1925 0
1926 0
1927 0
1928 2,458,602
1929 3,253,888

 

1930 – 1939
Year Mintage
1930 1,831,043
1931 2,067,421
1932 1,154,317
1933 672,368
1934 409,067
1935 384,056
1936 2,460,871
1937 2,500,095
1938 4,197,323
1939 5,501,748

 

1940 – 1949
Year Mintage
1940 16,526,470
1941 8,716,386
1942 10,214,011
1943 21,143,229
1944 9,383,582
1945 10,979,570
1946 6,300,066
1947 14,070,719
1948 422,741
1949 11,336,172

 

1950 – 1959
Year Mintage
1950 17,823,075
1951 15,079,265
1952 10,474,455
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 – 1969
Year Mintage
1960 45,446,835
1961 26,850,859
1962 41,864,335
1963 41,916,208
1964 49,518,549
1965 55,965,392
1966 34,330,199
1967 62,998,215
1968 235,042,930
1969 55,833,929

 

1970 – 1979
Year Mintage
1970 5,249,296
1971 41,106,968
1972 60,169,387
1973 167,715,435
1974 210,566,565
1975 207,680,000
1976 94,724,000
1977 128,056,000
1978 170,366,431
1979 236,910,479

 

1980 – 1989
Year Mintage
1980 169,910,479
1981 123,912,900
1982 93,960,898
1983 111,501,710
1984 119,080,000
1985 142,800,000
1986 168,620,000
1987 147,309,000
1988 162,998,558
1989 198,693,414

 

1990 – 1999
Year Mintage
1990 65,023,000
1991 50,397,000
1992 174,476,000
1993 135,569,000
1994 145,800,000
1995 123,875,000
1996 51,814,000
1997 43,126,000
1998 203,514,000
1999 258,462,000

 

2000 – 2009
Year Mintage
2000 195,117,000
2001 272,465,000
2002 252,563,000
2003 164,617,000
2004 213,025,000
2005 211,350,000
2006 331,647,000
2007 304,110,000
2008 467,495,000
2009 370,700,000

 

2010 – 2019
Year Mintage
2010 252,500,000
2011 292,325,000
2012 334,675,000
2013 104,775,000
2014 153,450,000
2015 112,475,000
2016 220,000,000
2017 219,925,000
2018 118,525,000
2019 159,775,000

 

2020 – present
Year Mintage
2020 68,750,000
Canadian Circulation
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