Collector’s Corner: There are many rare dimes to search for
By Medicine Hat News on July 29, 2017.
It’s dime time. There are not as many varieties with this coin as other coins, maybe its because of the size and it is harder to see. The dates are hard enough to see, let alone see any errors. The “Province of Canada” came out with one dime in 1858 and there are five different varieties of which the most expensive is the double punched date 8/5 which in poorest condition could be worth over $500. The balance of these coins in this year range from $10 upwards. The first Canadian dime came out under Queen Victoria in 1870 and went to 1901. The dimes were not produced each year and the making of these coins did not have the quality machines they do today and therefore many varieties were produced. There were no coins produced in 1873, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1895 or 1897. In 1893 one variety is worth over $1,000 but the chance of anyone having this is very rare. The average price of the rest of these coins would be from $5 to $50. Most of the coins in these years are worn to bad to make out the differences so the lowest price would prevail. In 1902 King Edward VII was in reign until 1910. The quality of the coin was a lot better and very few varieties existed. The coin through these years range from $4 to $20 in VG condition. In 1911 the coins changed with King George V now on the coin. These coins are all in the range of $2.50 upwards for a better condition coin (VF). In the poorer condition coins the silver value has surpassed the price of the coin. One exception to this is the 1913 broad leaves which is worth $125.00 in VG condition. The 1936 dime with a dot is another exception. There are only five known to exist. From 1937 to 1966 there were no major values placed to any special year, and again the silver content has over come any value the coin had. These coins were made of .800 silver, .200 copper, and weighed 2.33 grams. In 1967 and 1968 the silver content changed to .500 silver. In 1968 the Royal Canadian Mint started making the dime from nickel. In 1999 the coins became a multi-ply plated steel and were stamped with a “P.” From 1968 to today’s date these coins are worth only face value in circulated condition, uncirculated or collector coins (mint packaged) will bring a premium. There is one coin that is worth a lot of money and that is the 2000P which is worth more than $1,000. In 2007 there are two types of coins that seam to keep the collectors looking. In the 7 on the date there are two types, one has a straight 7 and the other is curved 7. For this year the Canada 150 coins have a new design and it you have not seen it yet it should be out in circulation soon. The regular or traditional dime with the bluenose will not be in circulation, but is available at coin stores or collectors. The Coin & Stamp Club have set the date for the Fall Show this year and it is on Sept. 30 at Higdon Hall. For inquires call me at 403-526-5158. Happy hunting. Collector’s Corner is contributed by the Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp Club. For questions or comments about coin or stamp collection email medhatcsc@live.com 12-11
