Bluenose sails onto our fifth Tribute: W Mint Mark coin.

Out of Canada’s six classic circulation coin designs, Emanuel Hahn’s concept for the 10-cent piece easily stands out: it’s the only one that doesn’t feature an animal (not even a heraldic one). Instead, its stirring portrait of Bluenose, the legendary racing and fishing schooner from Nova Scotia, speaks to the magnitude of the fishing industry and Canada’s rich maritime heritage. Hahn’s beloved depiction of Bluenose is re-created here in 99.99% pure silver, with a tailored specimen finish that brings renewed appreciation for a Canadian icon whose spirit still sails on.

Fifth coin in our “minted in Winnipeg” series.

Good to know

From the Winnipeg Mint. You’ve never seen Canada’s circulation coin designs quite like this: in 99.99% pure silver with a tailored specimen finish, and bearing the “W” mint mark of the Winnipeg Mint.

“W” Mint Mark. Coin 5 in a six-part series of 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coins – a rarity for the Winnipeg Mint, which typically focuses its efforts on circulation coins rather than numismatic ones, and that’s why the “W” mint mark is so unique.

Tailored specimen finish. While the reverse design has a captivating satin sheen to it, the field’s textured appearance is the result of angled lines inspired by the Winnipeg Mint’s pyramid-shaped building.

Celebrate Canada’s circulation coins. An affordable series for collectors of all ages, the Tribute: W Mint Mark series celebrates Canada’s circulation coins and tells their story. This is the first pure silver numismatic series struck at our Winnipeg facility.

Honouring history. These circulation coin designs are part of Canada’s history and our heritage, and who better to tell their story than the facility that produces them!

The series continues in 2024. The series that kicked off in 2023 is set to wrap up in 2025, with one more coin to come:
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

No GST/HST

Struck in Winnipeg: The Bluenose dime

Canada’s smallest circulation coin – smaller even than the now-retired cent or penny – hasn’t featured many alternate designs since Bluenose first appeared on its reverse in 1937. But all of Canada’s 10-cent circulation coins have been struck at our Winnipeg facility since 1976, including 1992’s double-dated 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation 10-cent coin, 2001’s Year of the Volunteer, 2017’s < i>150th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation, and the first-ever coloured 10-cent circulation coin in 2021.

Did you know?

Similar to how Emanuel Hahn’s caribou design was originally intended for a different denomination than the one it’s associated with today, the “fishing schooner under sail” concept was initially considered for the 25 cents before being chosen for the 10-cent coin.

About the design

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

A numismatic tribute to Canada’s 10-cent circulation piece, this all-silver coin’s reverse features Emanuel Hahn’s depiction of the iconic Bluenose fishing schooner under sail, along with the “W” (Winnipeg) mint mark denoting where this coin was struck. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

‘Bluenose’ is an official mark adopted and used by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage pursuant to the Trademarks Act (Canada). It is used by the Royal Canadian Mint with the Department’s permission.

Product # 246077

10-Cent Pure Silver Coin - Tribute: W Mint Mark - Bluenose (2025)