2022 10c The Bigger Picture: Bluenose: Pure Silver Coin

The Bigger Picture series by the Royal Canadian Mint offers a fresh perspective on Canada’s classic circulation coin designs. With a focus on storytelling, the series zooms out to reveal the broader context of these iconic designs. The first coin in the series reimagines the 10-cent circulation coin, celebrating the Bluenose’s legacy as a working fishing vessel and honoring the dorymen who were essential to the North Atlantic fishery.

Coin Highlights

• Material: 5 ounces of 99.99% pure silver
• Mintage: Limited to 1,300 coins, making it a highly sought-after collectible.
• Theme: Highlights the Bluenose’s dual role as a fishing vessel and racing icon, with a tribute to the hardworking dorymen.

Design Features

• Reverse:
  • Features Emanuel Hahn’s original Bluenose design from Canada’s 10-cent coin.
  • Expands the scene with a detailed depiction by Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé, showing two fishermen in a wooden dory on the Grand Banks.
  • The Bluenose is depicted in the distance, framed by a seamless horizon.
• Obverse:
  • Features a maple leaf pattern and the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Collector’s Appeal

This coin is a tribute to Canada’s maritime heritage, combining stunning artistry with historical depth. With its limited mintage, it’s a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Canadian history.

Images from mint.ca – Royal Canadian Mint – Actual product may be different