2021 10 cents 1921-2021 BU (MS-70) Perfect GEM

2021 10 Cents (Dime) Commemorative "Bluenose 100th Anniversary"

BU (MS-70) Perfect GEM

Description of the room

This Canadian 10-cent coin, dated 2021 , is a special commemorative coin issued for the 100th anniversary of the launch of the famous schooner "Bluenose" (1921-2021). Unlike regular circulation coins, this one features a special design for the occasion.

Its state of preservation is perfect . Certified with the highest possible grade, MS-70 , this piece is a true "Perfect GEM" , free from the slightest defect, which is extremely rare, even for a modern piece.

General characteristics

• Face value: 10 cents

• Year: 2021

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel

• Weight: 1.75 grams

• Diameter: 18.03 mm

• Shape: Round

• Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Bluenose (1921-2021)

• Mintage: N/A (Circulation coin, but the commemorative version is highly sought after.)

Obverse (reverse side)

The obverse, designed by the artist Susanna Blunt , features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II without her crown, inscribed "ELIZABETH II DG REGINA". In MS-70 grade, this side is in pristine condition, with a full mirror luster , free from striking flaws, contact marks, or signs of wear, even under high magnification.

Reverse (front side)

The reverse, a work by maritime artist Yves Bérubé , features a detailed and modern depiction of the Bluenose at sea. Above the ship is the commemorative inscription "1921-2021" . The inscriptions "CANADA" and "10 CENTS" are also present. The details of the schooner, the water, and the inscriptions 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 visible under magnification. It has a full luster and an impeccable strike.

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

  • "Perfect GEM": This designation is synonymous with the state of perfection represented by the MS-70 grade. It confirms that the piece is a flawless "jewel" of the highest quality.

Achieving an MS-70 grade for a popular commemorative coin this year is a testament to exceptional quality and rarity .