10 cents 1953
When the 1953 coins production started, the Mint realized that the relief of the Queen's portrait was too high, making the coins harder to strike and with fewer details. To solve this, Thomas Shingles, Royal Canadian Mint's Chief Engraver at the time was able to make some corrections. Read more »
10 cents 1953 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 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.90 |
| 1953 - SF | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.20 | $4.20 | $4.90 |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: 10 cents 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF | $5.40 | $6.40 | $9.90 | $16.20 | $39.20 | $318 | - |
| 1953 - SF | $6.90 | $9.10 | $18.10 | $34.70 | $122 | $1,010 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Double 1953 | - | - | $73.50 | $80.00 | - | - | - |
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 1953 - NSF
The I's on obverse are with serif.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 17,706,395
- 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
- Thickness: 1.16 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: CANADA 1953 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
10 cents 1953 - SF
The I's on obverse are without serif.
- 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
- Thickness: 1.16 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: CANADA 1953 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
10 cents 1953 - NSF - Double 1953
- 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
- Thickness: 1.16 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: CANADA 1953 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1506 | 10 cents 1953 - Double 19 | missinglink3 |
| #1905 | 10 cents 1953 - Double 1953 | patrick66patrick450 |
Auctions prices and values
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- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $477 - PCGS (PL-66) SF - Cameo
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