1936 Canadian “Dot” Dime Fetching $184,000 at auction, the “dot” dime of 1936 is another great collector’s coin. This dime was actually produced in 1937, and the dot was added to the 1936 design. Very few of these coins exist, perhaps only five. They are currently valued from $144,500 to $245,000.
Are Canadian dimes real silver?
The Canadian silver coin values are based only on the actual silver content of the coins (intrinsic value), and not by any numismatic (collector) or base metal value. In 1968, some of the Canadian dimes and quarters were minted in 50% silver while the remainder were minted in 99.9% nickel.
What is the value of a dime in Canada?
In Canada a dime is a coin worth ten cents. It is the smallest (in physical size) of the currently issued Canadian coins. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official national term of the coin is the 10 cent piece, but in practice the term dime is universal.
Who is the artist of the Canadian dime?
Dime (Canadian coin) The reverse contains a representation of the Bluenose, a famous Canadian schooner. The artist, Emanuel 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 at its facility in Winnipeg .
What kind of nickel are Canadian Dimes made of?
Today, Canada ranks among the top nations to produce bullion coins and commemorative coins. Canadian coins less than a loonie (Canadian $1) have steel cores. In the history of Canadian coins, the dimes minted between the year 1968 and 1999 were made of nickel.
Which is the smallest Canadian penny or dime?
It has been the physically smallest Canadian coin since 1922, smaller even than the penny despite its higher face value. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official national term of the coin is the 10-cent piece, but in practice, the term dime predominates in English-speaking Canada.
