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1998 Issue
1998
Nickel
0.0666 oz
.9999 pure
0.0666 oz
40,409 minted
10 cents CAD
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10 cents 1998 - Specimen

1998

A 1998.9999 nickel 10 cents weighing 0.0666 oz (2.07g), 18.03 mm diameter. Reverse: Bluenose schooner under sail; CANADA above, 10 CENTS below. Mintage: 40,409. Specimen finish.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.0666 oz (2.07 g)
Mintage 40,409
Denomination 10 cents
Diameter 18.03 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Specimen
Series Specimen Set
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $2-$5 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
18.03 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Nickel.
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Collector Research Notes

Bluenose schooner under sail; CANADA above, 10 CENTS below

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