Summary
Proof 10 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1937
Minted by Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: REX ET IND: IMP:; the artist's initials, HP, in field below neck
Reverse Description
The fishing and racing schooner Bluenose under sail to the left; around above, CANADA, in exergue, 10 CENTS; in field right, 1937
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The schooner Bluenose, depicted on this coin, was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to be a commercial fisher and to compete in the International Fisherman's Trophy.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Thomas Humphrey Paget - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.317 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#34
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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