2006-P 10 cents BU (MS-70) Perfect GEM

2006-P 10 Cents (Dime) “Bluenose”

BU (MS-70) Perfect GEM

Description of the room

This Canadian 10-cent coin, minted in 2006 with the Royal Canadian Mint's "P" mint mark in Ottawa, features the classic "Bluenose" design. What makes it truly exceptional is its pristine condition. Certified at the highest possible grade, this coin is a true "Perfect GEM," a jewel without a single flaw.

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 is a work by the artist Susanna Blunt and features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II without a crown, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II". This side is in impeccable condition, with a full mirror luster, without the slightest striking flaw, contact mark or sign of wear, even under high magnification.

Reverse (front side)

The reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn, depicts the schooner "Bluenose" sailing under full sail. The inscriptions "CANADA", "10 CENTS" and the date "2006" are clearly visible. The details of the ship and the waves are perfectly sharp. The luster is complete and diffuses evenly across the entire surface of the coin.

Certification details

• Grade: MS-70

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): The coin is in mint condition, having never circulated.

  • 70 (on the Sheldon scale): This is the highest possible grade. A coin marked MS-70 is technically perfect, free from any imperfections, even visible under magnification. It has a full luster and an impeccable strike.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): This term describes a coin that has never circulated and has retained all of its original luster. It is a qualitative description that is confirmed by the numerical grade of MS-70 .

  • "Perfect GEM": This designation, often used by numismatists, is synonymous with the state of perfection represented by the MS-70 grade. It confirms that the coin is a "gem", without flaws and of the highest quality.

Achieving an MS-70 grade for a circulation coin is extremely rare, making it an exceptional and highly valuable addition to any collection.