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1966 Issue
1966
Silver
0.0749 oz
.800 pure
0.0749 oz
672,514 minted
10 cents CAD
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10 cents 1966 - Proof-Like

1966

A 1966.800 silver 10 cents weighing 0.0749 oz (2.33g), 18.03 mm diameter. Reverse: Bluenose schooner under sail; CANADA above, 10 CENTS below. Mintage: 672,514. Proof-Like finish.

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.0749 oz (2.33 g)
Mintage 672,514
Denomination 10 cents
Diameter 18.03 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof-Like
Series Uncirculated Set (Proof-Like)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Est. Value $5-$12 CAD
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.
Identification Tips
18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Bluenose schooner under sail; CANADA above, 10 CENTS below

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