2021 10 cents Bluenose BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

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

BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

Description of the room

This 2021 Canadian 10-cent coin is a special commemorative coin issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Bluenose (1921-2021). It features a special design of the famous Canadian sailing ship.

Its certification with the grade MS-64 (Mint State 64) classifies it in the category of good quality uncirculated coins. The designation "CHOICE +" (Choice and more) indicates that it is a choice specimen, with a quality slightly above average for coins of this grade.

General characteristics

• Face value: 10 cents

• Year: 2021

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel

• Weight: 1.75 grams

• Diameter: 18.03 mm

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

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. On a MS-64 grade coin, the strike is good and the luster is complete . The coin may have several visible contact marks or striking flaws that slightly diminish its visual appeal compared to higher grades, but it remains very attractive.

• Reverse (obverse side): The Bluenose commemorative design. The design is clear , and the coin's surface displays a full luster , though it may be slightly uneven in places. The ship's main details are well preserved.

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 graded MS-64 is considered a superior quality coin. It has a full luster, but may have several contact marks or more visible striking defects.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): The coin is uncirculated and retains its original brilliance.

  • "CHOICE +": This designation confirms that the coin is a choice specimen , of good quality for a numismatic collection.

A coin with an MS-64 grade is an excellent way to acquire an uncirculated specimen of this popular commemorative issue without paying the price of the highest grades.