10 cents 1951
10 cents 1951 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 10 cents 1951 is $2.99 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $5.20 |
| 1951 - Double die | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.80 | $6.90 | $9.80 | $14.70 | $19.60 |
Circulated: 10 cents 1951 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | $9.00 | $11.90 | $17.70 | $36.80 | $161 | $543 | - |
| 1951 - Double die | $49.00 | $58.80 | $78.40 | $150 | $441 | - | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
10 cents 1951
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 15,079,265
- Alloy and composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.33 g
- Melt value: $2.99457007 (Last update : July 9, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.8
- Actual precious weight: 1.864 g
- Diameter: 18.03 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
- Reverse: CANADA 1951 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
10 cents 1951 - Double die
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.33 g
- Melt value: $2.99457007 (Last update : July 9, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.8
- Actual precious weight: 1.864 g
- Diameter: 18.03 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
- Reverse: CANADA 1951 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2623 | 10 cents 1951 - Die crack on 10 cents | andre |
| #596 | 10 cents 1951 - Rotated 15 degrees | Lightw4re |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2622 | 10 cents 1951 - Bouncing die on the 1 of the date | andre |
| #1366 | 10 cents 1951 - Double 10 cents | micoincoin |
| #2496 | 10 cents 1951 - Double 19 | abderrahime |
| #1651 | 10 cents 1951 - Double 9 of the date | bidou |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- July 25, 2024 - Pittman - $109 - NGC (MS-65)
- September 30, 2022 - Pittman - $120 - NGC (MS-65)
- August 25, 2019 - Pittman Belzberg Cook - $493 - PCGS (SP-66)
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Last update : Thursday, July 3, 2025
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