2016 10-CENT FINE SILVER COIN BIG COIN SERIES 10-CENT COIN. Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage with this fine silver 10-cent piecepart of the Royal Canadian Mints new series featuring Canadas six circulation coins. Each beautiful coin is composed of five ounces of fine silver and features selective colour on the reverse. The reverse features Canadian artist Emanuel Hahns iconic image of a stylized schooner sailing on the open sea with tall sails flying. The schooner and surrounding water are selectively coloured. The reverse is also engraved with the text CANADA, the date 2016 and the face value of 10 CENTS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. This 5-ounce fine silver 10-cent coin features Canadian artist Emanuel Hahns iconic schooner or’Bluenose’ design, first issued in 1937. This design has been used continuously on Canadian dimes, with only two exceptions. Part of the Royal Canadian Mints exciting 6-coin series of 5-ounce fine silver versions of Canadas 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, 50-cent, 1-dollar, and 2-dollar circulation coins. Selective colour on the reverse of each coin makes this series particularly lovely and exceptionally unique. With a very limited mintage of only 1,500 coins per issue, this series is sure to be highly sought after by collectors. Drawing its inspiration from minting itself, this coin makes an exquisite gift, an inspiring introduction to collecting, or an important addition for any collector interested in Canadian subjects, Canadian and international circulation coinage, or minting history. Composition: 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g): 157.6. Diameter (mm): 65.25. Packaging: Maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box. Finished size: 117 mm x 96 mm. Customers located in MANITOBA, CANADA!!!! Please DO NOT hit pay it now until a revised invoice can be generated and sent to you. The item “2016 5oz Colorized Blue Nose- Big Coin Series Proof 10-Cent Silver Coin (17617)” is in sale since Monday, July 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “gatewestcoins” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
- Year: 2016