Collector’s Corner: Dime worth more than 10 cents
By Ron Schmidt on June 25, 2022.
Today we are going to talk about the dime. There are not as many varieties with this coin as other coins, maybe it’s because of the size and it is harder to see. The dates are hard enough to see, let alone any errors. The “Province of Canada” came out with first dime in 1858. 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 upward. The first Canadian dime came out under Queen Victoria in 1870 and went thru to 1901. The dimes were not produced each year, and in the making of these coins they did not have the quality machines as they have today, therefore causing many varieties. There were no coins produced in 1873, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1895, 1897. In 1893 one variety is worth over $1000 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 too bad to make out the differences. so the lowest price would prevail. In 1902 King Edward VII was in reign to 1910. The quality of the coin was a lot better and very few varieties existed. The coins through these years range from $4-$20- in VG condition. In 1911 the coins changed again with King George V now on the coin. These coins are all in the range of $2.50 upward for a better condition coin (VF). In the poorer condition coins, the silver value has surpassed the price of the coin. The exception to this is the 1913 broad leaves, which is worth $125 in VG condition. The 1936 dime with a dot is another exception. There is only five known to exist. From 1937 to 1966 there were no major values placed to any year, and again the silver content has surpassed any value the coin had. These coins were made of .800 silver, .200 copper, and weighed 2.33 grams. In 1967and 1968 the silver content changed to .500 silver. In 1968 the mint started making the dime with nickel. In 1999 the coins became a multi-ply plated steel and were stamped with a “P” or mint mark. From 1968 to today’s date these coins are worth face value in circulated coins. 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 over $1,000. In 2007 there have two types of coins which seem to keep the collectors looking. In the date there are two types, one has a straight 7 and the other is curved 7. In 2017 the are four types of dimes, one of which is colour. Our next Coin and Stamp show is on Sept 24/2022. For inquires call Ron Schmidt at 403-526-5158. 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 16-15
