.800 pure
0.0749 oz
17,706,395 minted
10 cents 1953
1953
A 1953 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: 17,706,395. Contains approximately 0.060 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage
17,706,395
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$6.70
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$6.12 CAD
$4.45 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1953 - NSF
| 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 | $7 | $7 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $295 |
1953 - NSF - Double 1953
| MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|
| $74 | $80 | $2,650 |
1953 - SF
| 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 | $7 | $9 | $18 | $35 | $122 | $1,010 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1953 10 CENTS". 18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.