Canadian Dimes

[AZ-Mtnman]

I got one in change today and didn't look at it till I got home, but the rim is silver colored. Does that mean that it's silver? I don't know anything about coins, yet, besides what I've read here, so was just wondering. Thanks in advance.

 

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[Mackaydon]

This site will give you the composition of your Canadian dime (back to 1870).
http://www.islandnet.com/~KPOLSSON/coins/canada/can10c.htm

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[Newfiehunter]

If it is dated before 1968, it is silver.

 

[AZ-Mtnman]

No such luck, it's a newer one.

 

[Cerulean]

All Canadian dimes and quarters, regardless of date or composition, have a sliver-like edge.

If the coin is dated 1967 or earlier, it is definitely silver. If it is dated 1969 or later, it is definitely not silver. Coins dated 1968 could be either variety. (Also, the silver purity in 1967 and 1968 coins may vary, either 80% or 50%, but you're probably not worried about that )

 

[AZ-Mtnman]

Let's put it this way, I know pre-64 US coins, besides nickels are silver, that about sums it up on what I know about coins. Got too much to learn about this country before starting on any others. Gotta say, that silver edge did get the heart rate up for about two seconds!

 

[Falcon]

If it got the heart rate going, it was worth it ! Congrats on living an exciting life, at least for awhile.

 

[fistfulladirt]

Let's put it this way, I know pre-64 US coins, besides nickels are silver, that about sums it up on what I know about coins. Got too much to learn about this country before starting on any others. Gotta say, that silver edge did get the heart rate up for about two seconds!

Yeah, tell me about it....I search dimes for silver and I come across sometimes as many as 50 canadian dimes per $1000, it does get your heart racing for a second, then "dang it!" another canadian.
I have found at least 7 pre-'68 canadian dimes tho, and the earlier ones are kinda cool.

AMC