Obverse. Photo © Royal Canadian Mint
  • 10 Cents 2021, Canada, Elizabeth II, 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
  • 10 Cents 2021, Canada, Elizabeth II, 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
Description

For the first time since Bluenose appeared on Canada's 10-cent circulation coin in 1937, the Royal Canadian Mint has re-designed the image of the famous fishing schooner. This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Bérubé is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary. To add to this historic occasion, the Mint is also launching Canada's first-ever coloured dimes, featuring a touch of blue that brings to life the North Atlantic waters that Bluenose ruled throughout its illustrious career. All other 10-cent coins manufactured this year with the classic schooner reverse design are also being doubled-dated "1921-2021" in recognition of this milestone anniversary.

Obverse

Fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 77 years old, facing right and surrounded by the inscription.

Dei Gratia Regina (often abbreviated to D. G. Regina and seen as D·G·REGINA) is a Latin title meaning By the Grace of God, Queen.

Engraver: Susanna Blunt

ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
SB

Reverse

Depicts the Bluenose under full sail and heeled to port on the open sea, country name above, the facial value and dates on the right, engraver's initials on the left.

Soon after slipping into the waters of Lunenburg Harbour from the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard in March 1921, Bluenose captured the hearts and minds of Canadians as the sleekest and fastest fishing schooner the world had ever seen. In its first season, Bluenose both hauled in a record catch on the Grand Banks and brought the International Fishermen's Trophy back to Nova Scotia. In addition to proving itself an outstanding working vessel, Bluenose remained undefeated in this racing series and proudly defended the title "Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet" over nearly 20 years of racing. Bluenose also represented Canada on the international stage with memorable appearances at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933 at His Majesty King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935.

Engraver: Yves Bérubé

CANADA
10
CENTS
1921
2021
YB

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 1.75 g
Diameter 18.03 mm
Thickness 1.22 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (Maple Leaf)

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