.800 pure
0.0749 oz
15,079,265 minted
10 cents 1951
1951
A 1951 Canadian 10 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn. Reverse: Bluenose schooner under full sail; CANADA above, 10 CENTS and date below (Emanuel Hahn design). Mintage: 15,079,265. Contains approximately 0.060 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 2 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage
15,079,265
Denomination
10 cents
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$6.70
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$5.37 CAD
$3.88 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1951
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $18 | $36 | $161 | $543 |
1951 - Double die
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $49 | $59 | $78 | $150 | $441 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1951 10 CENTS". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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