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100th Anniversary of Bluenose Commemorative Collector Keepsake
Archived
100th Anniversary of Bluenose Commemorative Collector Keepsake
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A Bluenose centennial celebration.
Be part of the celebration! Canada’s 2021 10-cent coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, the famous Nova Scotia schooner that has graced our 10-cent coins since 1937. The 2021 commemorative dime is available as either a struck-only or coloured coin (it’s our first coloured dime), but both are included in this keepsake collection of Canadian circulation coins.
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The 2021 commemorative dime is available as either a struck-only or coloured coin (it's our first coloured dime), but both are included in this keepsake collection of Canadian circulation coins.
A loving tribute to the ship that captured a nation’sheart and lifted its spirit.
Special Features
- A modern take on a classic! The 10-cent coin’s reverse offersa modern take on the classic Bluenose portrait that has been a fixture on Canada’s 10-cent circulation coin since 1937.
- Ready to display! Allseven coins in this set come packaged in a ready-to-display collector card, which adds to the story told on the 10-cent coins.
- Your 2021 circulation coins: This keepsake features seven (7) Canadian circulation coins issued in 2021:
- 5-cent coin
- a struck-only 10-cent Bluenose coin
- a coloured 10-cent Bluenose coin
- 10-cent coin
- 25-cent coin
- $1 coin
- $2 coin
- Pride of Lunenburg, N.S.: Artist Yves Bérubé, who also designed the2021 Proof Dollar, is based in Lunenburg, N.S., where Bluenose was proudly built, launched and moored until 1942.
A 100-year legacy
This year (2021) marks the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, the pride of Nova Scotia and a Canadian icon! The centennial is commemorated on Canada’s 2021 10-cent circulation coin, which is twice featured in this set.
First coloured dime
Your keepsake set includes two versions of the 2021 10-cent Bluenose coin. Both share the same design, but the coloured coin highlights the deep blue sea.
A story within a story
This is the second chapter of a story that continueson several coins in 2021. It’s part of our yearlong celebration of Bluenose’s journey, from design to launch and throughout its racing years, as well as the schooner’s enduring legacy.
Product Number
201738
Mintage
100,000
Weight
0.5 g
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring); three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight
6.99 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply brass plated steel
Weight
6.27 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
Plain
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Robert-Ralph Carmichael (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Yves Bérubé (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
18.03 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
Yves Bérubé (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
Plain
Finish
Uncirculated
Artist
G.E. Kruger Gray (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
About the 10-cent coin
The reverse design by Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé is double dated (“1921 - 2021”) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the launch of Canada’s most famous ship. The engraved portrait shows Bluenose under full sail and heeled to port on the open ocean, which is painted blue on the coloured coin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
An easy and affordable way to add Canada’s 2021 circulation coins—including both versions of the Bluenose commemorative dime—to your collection.
‘Bluenose’ is an official mark adopted and used by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage pursuantto the Trademarks Act (Canada). It is used by the Royal Canadian Mint with the Department’s permission.
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