KM #77.2

10 cents (Elizabeth II)

1979 to 1989

Photo of 10 cents (Elizabeth II) coin from Canada
10 cents (Elizabeth II) · 1979 to 1989

Coin properties

KM #
77.2
Shape
Round
Composition
Nickel
Weight
2,07 g
Diameter
18,30 mm
Edge
Ribbed
Mint
Ottawa
Year
1979 to 1989
Value
$0.13 - $17.10
Rarity
A

How Much Is This Coin Worth? View the Coin Grade Table

Coin values change with condition, mintage, finish and current collector demand. The grade table below shows reference figures for this Canadian coin from circulated grades up to uncirculated. Treat these numbers as a guide for identification and comparison — the real selling price depends on grading, finish (circulation, specimen, proof) and recent comparable sales.

Coin variants by year and grade
Year Coins Mint UNC XF VF F VG G PR
1979 237.321.000 Ottawa $1.96 $0.75 $0.29 $0.18 $0.15 $0.13
1980 170.111.533 Ottawa $17.10 $2.83 $1.15 $0.47 $0.30 $0.26 $0.22
1981 123.912.900 Ottawa $0.16
1982 93.475.000 Ottawa $0.25
1983 111.065.000 Ottawa $0.97
1984 121.690.000 Ottawa $0.25
1985 143.025.000 Ottawa $0.28
1986 168.620.000 Ottawa $1.97 $1.15 $0.67 $0.51 $0.47 $0.43
1987 147.309.000 Ottawa $3.74 $1.43 $0.55 $0.34 $0.29 $0.25
1988 162.998.558 Ottawa $0.21
1989 199.104.414 Ottawa $1.88 $0.81 $0.53 $0.35 $0.28 $0.26 $0.25

Chart view: 10 cents (Elizabeth II) Coin Values by Year

Reference values for 10 cents (Elizabeth II) by year and grade. Use it to spot key dates, low-mintage issues and how condition affects Canadian coin prices — figures are catalog guidance, final values depend on the current market.

Value by grade

How the catalogue value of 10 cents (Elizabeth II) rises with conservation grade (Poor → Uncirculated).

Mintage by year

Reported mintage of 10 cents (Elizabeth II) by year — scarcer years often command higher premiums.