2006-P 10 cents BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

2006-P 10 Cents (Dime) “Bluenose”

BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

Description of the room

This Canadian 10-cent coin, dated 2006 and bearing the Ottawa mint mark "P", features the iconic schooner "Bluenose" . Its MS-64 grade certification classifies it as a good quality uncirculated coin, a condition well above average for a circulating coin. The "CHOICE +" designation indicates that it is a choice piece for collectors.

General characteristics

• Face value: 10 cents

• Year: 2006

• Issuer: Canada

• Mint mark: P (for plating, indicating that the piece is made of plated steel, minted in Ottawa)

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel (composition from 2001 onwards)

• Weight: 1.75 grams

• Diameter: 18.03 mm

• Shape: Round

• Print run: 349,716,000

Obverse (reverse side)

The obverse, designed by artist Susanna Blunt, features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II without a crown, inscribed "ELIZABETH II". On a MS-64 grade coin, the strike is good and the luster is complete. However, the coin may exhibit several visible contact marks or striking flaws, which do not detract from its overall appeal.

Reverse (front side)

The reverse, a work by Emanuel Hahn, features the schooner "Bluenose," with the inscriptions "CANADA," "10 CENTS," and the date "2006." The ship's design is clear, and the coin's surface displays a luster that may be slightly uneven or tarnished in places, but is generally good.

Certification details

• Grade: MS-64

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 64 (on the Sheldon scale): A coin with an MS-64 grade is a superior quality coin. It has full luster but may have several contact marks or visible minting flaws that slightly diminish its visual appeal. It is a choice coin for a collector looking for a good quality uncirculated coin.

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

  • "CHOICE +": This designation confirms that the piece is a choice specimen, with a quality slightly above average for MS-64 grade pieces.

A coin with an MS-64 grade is a good choice for any collector who wants a good quality uncirculated coin without having to pay the price of the highest grades.