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2023 Issue
2023
Gold
0.0508 oz
.999 pure
0.0508 oz
3,500 minted
$10 CAD
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10 dollars 2023 - Saber-toothed tiger

2023

A 2023 Canadian $10 struck in 99.99% gold. Reverse designed by Susanna Blunt. Reverse: Depicts a saber-toothed tiger (Smilodon) in a detailed naturalistic scene, celebrating Canada's prehistoric megafauna as part of the Ice Age Animals series. Mintage: 3,500. Variety: Saber-toothed tiger. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Gold (.999 pure)
Weight 0.0508 oz (1.58 g)
Mintage 3,500
Denomination $10
Diameter 14.1 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Uncirculated
Series Ice Age Animals
Obverse Steven Rosati
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $120-$160 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$308.61 CAD
$223.16 USD
Spot Gold
$6,081.03/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
NBU-65
$260
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
14.1 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 99.99% gold.
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Collector Research Notes

Depicts a saber-toothed tiger (Smilodon) in a detailed naturalistic scene, celebrating Canada's prehistoric megafauna as part of the Ice Age Animals series.

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