1993 10 cents BU (MS-63) CHOICE

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1993 10 Cents (Dime) “Bluenose”

BU (MS-63) CHOICE

Description of the room

This Canadian 10-cent coin, dated 1993 and featuring the famous "Bluenose," is a fine collector's item. Although it may have been minted in large quantities for circulation, its condition places it in the category of high-quality uncirculated coins. The "CHOICE" designation confirms its value as a good choice for a collector.

General characteristics

• Face value: 10 cents

• Year: 1993

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: 99.9% nickel

• Weight: 2.07 grams

• Diameter: 18.03 mm

• Shape: Round

• Print run: 135,569,000

Obverse (reverse side)

The obverse, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription "ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA". On a MS-63 grade coin, the strike is of good quality and the luster is complete. However, it may exhibit several contact marks or striking imperfections, more numerous and more obvious than on higher grades.

Reverse (front side)

The reverse, a design by Emanuel Hahn, features the schooner "Bluenose," with the inscriptions "CANADA," "10 CENTS," and the date "1993." The ship's design is clear, and the luster, while present, may be uneven. The coin's surface may show marks resulting from the minting and packaging processes.

Certification details

• Grade: MS-63

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): The coin has never circulated and is in its original minted condition.

  • 63 (on the Sheldon scale): A coin with a grade of MS-63 is considered a "Choice Uncirculated" coin. It has a full luster but may have a greater number of contact marks and striking flaws that are easily visible without magnification. It is a coin with good visual appeal, but it is not perfect.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): This term means that the coin has not circulated and has retained its original brilliance.

  • "CHOICE": This designation indicates that the piece is of superior quality and is a good specimen for a collection.

A coin with an MS-63 grade is an excellent addition to a collection, as it is of good quality for an uncirculated coin, while being more affordable than higher grades.