2019 10 cents BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

2019 10 Cents (Dime) “Bluenose”

BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

Description of the room

This Canadian 10-cent coin, dated 2019 , features the timeless design of the schooner "Bluenose." Its condition places it in the category of good-quality uncirculated coins, well above average. The "CHOICE +" designation confirms that it is a choice specimen, with a quality slightly above average for coins of this grade.

General characteristics

• Face value: 10 cents

• Year: 2019

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel

• Weight: 1.75 grams

• Diameter: 18.03 mm

• Shape: Round

• Print run: N/A (Circulation coin, produced in a large number of copies.)

Obverse (reverse side)

The obverse, designed by artist Susanna Blunt , features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II without her crown, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II DG REGINA". 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 that slightly diminish its visual appeal compared to higher grades.

Reverse (front side)

The reverse, a work by Emanuel Hahn , features the schooner "Bluenose," with the inscriptions "CANADA," "10 CENTS," and the date "2019." The ship's design is clear , and the coin's surface displays a full luster , though it may be slightly uneven in places.

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 a grade of MS-64 is considered a superior quality coin. It has a full luster, but may have several contact marks or visible minting flaws that do not detract from its status as a choice 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, as it is of good quality and more affordable than "GEM" grades while being uncirculated.