1967 (1867-) Canadian 10-Cent Mackerel (Fish) Confederation Centennial Silver Dime Original Coin Roll

1967 (1867-) Canadian 10-Cent Mackerel (Fish) Confederation Centennial Silver Dime Original Coin Roll   

10 Cents - Elizabeth II with Tiara / Mackerel (Fish) - Confederation Centennial (1967)

All denominations for Canadian coin releases in 1967 bore special reverses to commemorate the 1967 confederation of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick to the Dominion of Canada. 

Silver Composition Varieties 

During 1967, the rising price of silver forced a reduction in the silver content to use to make the 10-cent coins from 80% to 50%. The two varieties are not distinguishable by eye.
 

Obverse

Coin depicts the Laureate Bust design of Queen Elizabeth II with the Latin inscription:
ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen

Reverse

Features Alex Colville's design of a mackerel fish struck in commemoration of Canada's Centennial of Confederation.

Packaging

Roll includes 50 coins of 1967 (1867-) Canadian 10 Cents Mackerel (Fish) in unopened original condition. 
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

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