Friday 4 October 2024

3407) "Bluenose" sails onto Canada's fifth Tribute Coin minted by the Winnepeg Mint (W Mint Mark) coin: Fifth coin in the Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

3407) "Bluenose" sails onto Canada's fifth Tribute Coin minted by the Winnepeg Mint (W Mint Mark) coin: Fifth coin in the Coin SeriesDate/Year of Coin issue: 2024: 

Honouring history:

The Header/Banner showcases the Obverse and Reverse of the 10 Cents Coin

These circulation coin designs are part of Canada’s history and its heritage:

“W” Mint Mark: Coin 5 in a six-part series of 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coins – a rarity for the Winnipeg Mint, which typically focusses its efforts on circulation coins rather than numismatic ones, and that’s why the “W” mint mark is so unique.

The series continues in 2024. The series that kicked off in 2023 is set to wrap up in 2025, with one more coin to come:

Coin 1: Polar Bear

Coin 2: Loon

Coin 3: Coat of Arms

Coin 4: Caribou

Coin 5: Bluenose

Coin 6: Beaver

Out of Canada’s six classic circulation coin designs, Emanuel Hahn’s concept for the 10cent piece easily stands out - it is the only one that doesnt feature an animal (not even a heraldic one). 

Hahn’s popular depiction of Bluenose is recreated here in 99.99% pure silver, with a tailored specimen finish that brings renewed appreciation for a Canadian icon whose spirit still sails on.

The stirring design of "Bluenose", the legendary racing and fishing schooner from Nova Scotia, speaks to the magnitude of the fishing industry and Canadas rich maritime heritage.

This is the first pure silver numismatic series struck at our Winnipeg facility.

The Coin:


The Reverse of the 10 Cents Coin features the Bluenose schooner.

The inscriptions are - "CANADA" (on the upper periphery), "10 CENTS" (on the lower periphery) and the year of issue "2025" and mint mark "W" (at centre right periphery)'


The Obverse of the 10 Cents Coin features an effigy of King Charles III facing left.

The peripheral inscriptions are - "CHARLES III. D.G. REX".

The specifications of this Coin are

Year of Coin issue: 2024; Mintage7,500 pieces; Metal Composition99.99% pure silver (Ag); Weight31.39 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter38.00 mm; EdgeSerrated; Face Value10-cents; FinishTailored Specimen (TS); PackagingBlack clamshell with Royal Canadian Mint branded black beauty box; DesignersEmanuel Hahn (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse); Coin Theme: Bluenose; Minted by: Winnepeg Mint; Mint mark: "W";

- Bluenose sails onto Canada's fifth Tribute: W Mint Mark coin.

- Includes serialised certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

DID YOU KNOW?

 - Similar to how Emanuel Hahn’s caribou design was originally intended for a different denomination than the one it’s associated with today, the “fishing schooner under sail” concept was initially considered for the 25 cents before being chosen for the 10-cent coin. 

- A numismatic tribute to Canada’s 10-cent circulation piece, this all-silver coin’s reverse features Emanuel Hahn’s depiction of the iconic Bluenose fishing schooner under sail, along with the “W” (Winnipeg) mint mark denoting where this coin was struck. 

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

 - Struck in Winnipeg: The Bluenose dime:

Canada’s smallest circulation coin – smaller even than the now-retired cent or penny – hasn’t featured many alternate designs since Bluenose first appeared on its reverse in 1937. 

But all of Canada’s 10-cent circulation coins have been struck at the Winnipeg facility since 1976, including 1992’s double-dated 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation 10-cent coin, 2001’s Year of the Volunteer, 2017’s 150th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation, and the first-ever coloured 10-cent circulation coin in 2021.

- ‘Bluenose’ is an official mark adopted and used by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage pursuant to the Trademarks Act (Canada). 

It is used by the Royal Canadian Mint with the Department’s permission.

 - The six Tribute: W Mint Mark coins are available for individual purchase, or with a series subscription that guarantees a complete set plus a free wooden display case.

The Presentation Box/Case





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Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

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1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

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1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

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4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022

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