Description
• Country: Canada
• Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
• Year: 1962
• Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
• Weight: 2.33 g
• Diameter: 18.03 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
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👑 Obverse (Front)
• Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Young Head)
• Latin legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
⛵ Reverse (Back)
• Famous schooner Bluenose
• Inscription: CANADA 1962 10 CENTS
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🏷️ Grade (Your Coin)
• Graded by: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: F 15 (Fine 15)
Fine 15 means:
• Moderate wear overall
• Major details visible but worn
• Legends clear
• No major damage
Your coin shows noticeable circulation wear and toning, consistent with the F15 grade.
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💰 Silver Value (Melt Value)
Contains about 1.86 grams of pure silver.
Melt value depends on current silver price, but usually around:
• Approx. $1.50 – $2.00 USD (silver value only)
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💵 Collector Value (Approximate)
• F15 Condition: $3 – $6 USD
• Higher grades (VF–AU) can reach $8 – $20+
This is a common date, so value is mainly silver + small collector premium.