{"product_id":"1994-10-cents-bu-ms-66-gem","title":"1994 10 cents BU (MS-66) GEM +","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e1994 10 Cents (Dime) “Bluenose”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBU (MS-66) GEM +\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This Canadian 10-cent coin, minted in 1994 with the \u003cb\u003e\"Bluenose\"\u003c\/b\u003e design, is an excellent collector's item. Its high grade certification places it in the category of top-quality uncirculated coins. The \u003cb\u003e\"GEM+\"\u003c\/b\u003e designation (for \"jewel and more\") reinforces its quality, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eGeneral characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFace value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 cents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 99.9% nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.07 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 18.03 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrint run:\u003c\/b\u003e 163,943,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eObverse (reverse side)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe obverse, designed by the artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, features the bust of Queen \u003cb\u003eElizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e with the inscription \"ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA\". On a \u003cb\u003eMS-66\u003c\/b\u003e grade coin, the strike is very well defined and the \u003cb\u003eluster is complete\u003c\/b\u003e . The surface may have some contact marks or striking imperfections, but these are \u003cb\u003efew\u003c\/b\u003e and do not detract from the overall visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eReverse (front side)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The reverse, a design by Emanuel Hahn, features the schooner \u003cb\u003e\"Bluenose,\"\u003c\/b\u003e with the inscriptions \"CANADA,\" \"10 CENTS,\" and the date \"1994.\" In \u003cb\u003eMS-66\u003c\/b\u003e grade, the ship and wave motif is clearly visible and well-struck. The luster is uniform across the entire surface of the coin, giving it a \u003cb\u003ebeautiful brilliance\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eCertification details\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e MS-66\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMS (Mint State):\u003c\/b\u003e The coin is in its original minted condition, with no trace of circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e66 (on the Sheldon scale):\u003c\/b\u003e A coin with a grade \u003cb\u003eof MS-66\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-quality specimen, considered \" \u003ci\u003eSuperb Uncirculated\u003c\/i\u003e \". It has excellent luster, and any contact marks are \u003cb\u003eminimal and barely visible\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBU (Brilliant Uncirculated):\u003c\/b\u003e This term means that the coin has not circulated and has retained its original brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"GEM +\":\u003c\/b\u003e This designation indicates that the piece is considered a \"jewel\" of excellent quality, surpassing the standard \"GEM\" grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A coin with an \u003cb\u003eMS-66\u003c\/b\u003e grade is an excellent addition to any collection. Its value is significantly higher than that of a standard circulation coin, and it is highly prized for its excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monnaies \u0026 Collections Graal Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463807107095,"sku":"CA101994- MS66","price":85.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2006-P10centsBU_MS-66_Revers.png?v=1758817302","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/1994-10-cents-bu-ms-66-gem","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}