2025 Canadian 10-Cent (Dime) Value Guide

2025 Canadian dime value guide: Business Strike, First Strike, Specimen, Silver Proof, and 1 oz Silver Tribute W Mint Mark. All CAD values as of February 2026.

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Quick Answer

A 2025 Canadian dime found in circulation is worth $0.10 (face value). Collector-finish examples range from $1โ€“$8 raw for Gift Set BU and Specimen coins, up to $250+ for a PF70-graded 1 oz Silver Tribute.

  • Business Strike (bank roll):$0.10 face; graded MS66: $20โ€“$30
  • First Strike (Winnipeg sealed roll):$2โ€“$5 raw per coin; $60โ€“$80 graded MS69
  • Gift Set BU (Baby / Birthday / Holiday / O Canada):$1โ€“$3 raw; $50โ€“$70 graded MS69
  • Specimen (Monarch Butterfly Set):$4โ€“$8 raw; $80โ€“$100 graded SP69/SP70
  • Silver Proof (99.99% Ag, standard 18mm size):$20โ€“$30 raw; $90โ€“$120 graded PF70
  • 1 oz Silver Tribute ("W" Mint Mark, 38mm):$120โ€“$150 raw; $250+ graded PF70

Is it silver? The standard circulation dime is Multi-Ply Plated Steel โ€” it is magnetic and contains no silver. Apply a magnet: if the coin sticks, it is the steel coin worth face value. If non-magnetic, check the size: a standard-sized silver proof (โ‰ˆ18mm) is worth $20โ€“$30; an oversized 38mm coin is the Silver Tribute worth $120โ€“$150+.

Shiny or from a set? A mirror-fielded or lined-fielded dime almost certainly came from a collector set (Gift Set BU, Specimen, or Silver Proof), not a rare high-grade bank-roll find. All values in CAD as of February 2026. See full value chart โ†’

The 2025 Canadian 10-cent coin is the third annual issue of the Carolean era, featuring the new effigy of King Charles III by Steven Rosati alongside Emanuel Hahn's iconic Bluenose schooner reverse โ€” a design gracing the dime continuously since 1937. What distinguishes 2025 is not a design change but a tiered production system: standard Multi-Ply Plated Steel circulation strikes coexist with low-mintage Specimen coins (30,000), a Silver Proof (25,000), and an oversized 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute (7,500) bearing a physical "W" mint mark from the Winnipeg facility. For values across all years, see the Canadian Dime Value Guide.

Note: Errors may exist for the 2025 10-cent coin but are outside the scope of this standard value guide.

2025 Canadian Dime Composition & Melt Value

Size comparison between the standard 18mm MPPS steel 2025 Canadian dime and the oversized 38mm 1 oz Silver Tribute coin, both bearing 10 Cents face value

Size comparison: the 18.03mm MPPS steel circulation dime (left) versus the oversized 38mm 1 oz Silver Tribute (right). Both bear the face value "10 CENTS." (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin)

The 2025 Canadian dime exists in two fundamentally different material realities. Identifying which composition is in your hand is the first and most important step in accurate valuation.

Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS) โ€” Circulation, First Strike, Gift Set BU, and Specimen

2025 Canadian 10-Cent โ€” MPPS Steel Specifications
Weight: 1.75 g | Steel core, Ni/Cu/Ni layered plating | Diameter: 18.03 mm (Specimen: 18.06 mm) | Reeded edge | Magnetic

The MPPS construction uses a low-carbon steel core plated with alternating layers of nickel, copper, and nickel. The layering serves two purposes: it creates a unique electromagnetic signature (EMS) readable by vending machines and coin counters, and the outer nickel layer provides the coin's bright, silver-like appearance. The steel core makes the coin strongly magnetic โ€” this is the single most important diagnostic for separating it from any silver issue. The coin contains no precious metal, and its value in circulated grades is strictly face value ($0.10).

99.99% Pure Silver โ€” Silver Proof and 1 oz Silver Tribute

2025 Canadian 10-Cent โ€” Silver Proof Specifications
Weight: 2.45 g | 99.99% Pure Silver ("Four Nines Fine") | Diameter: 18.05 mm | Reeded edge | Non-magnetic
2025 Canadian 10-Cent โ€” 1 oz Silver Tribute Specifications
Weight: 31.39 g (1 Troy Ounce) | 99.99% Pure Silver | Diameter: 38.00 mm | Serrated edge | Non-magnetic

Both silver issues are struck from 99.99% pure silver โ€” dramatically purer than historical Canadian dime silver (80% for 1920โ€“1967 issues). The Silver Proof weighs 2.45 g versus the steel coin's 1.75 g; this approximately 40% weight difference is detectable when coins are held side by side. The silver content of the 2.45 g proof is described in source documentation as "negligible (~$2โ€“$3 CAD)" at current spot prices โ€” numismatic premium overwhelmingly dominates its value. For the 1 oz Silver Tribute (31.39 g of pure silver), the precious metal content forms a meaningful floor for its market price; however, no specific CAD melt calculation is provided in the source documentation, and independent melt calculation has not been performed here.

The 1 oz Silver Tribute is physically the same size as a standard Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin (38 mm diameter) and has a serrated edge โ€” distinct from the reeded edge of every other 2025 dime variety.

๐Ÿ’ก The Magnet Test in Practice

Hold a strong magnet near the coin's edge. Any 2025 MPPS steel coin โ€” Business Strike, First Strike, Gift Set BU, or Specimen โ€” will be attracted to the magnet. The Silver Proof and Silver Tribute will not react. This single test immediately determines whether you hold a $0.10 coin or a $20โ€“$150+ coin.

Technical specification references: Numista โ€” 2025 Canadian 10 Cents (Steel, Charles III) and Numista โ€” 2025 Canadian 10 Cents (Silver, Charles III).

2025 Canadian Dime Value Chart by Grade & Finish

Three 2025 Canadian dimes side by side showing Business Strike cartwheel luster, Specimen lined field texture, and Silver Proof deep mirror fields with frosted devices

Three finish types side by side: Business Strike cartwheel luster (left), Specimen lined/striated field (centre), and Silver Proof deep mirror fields with frosted devices (right). (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin)

2025 Canadian Dime โ€” Steel Variants (Business Strike, First Strike, Gift Set BU)

All three steel varieties share identical physical specifications (MPPS, 1.75 g, 18.03 mm, magnetic). Their value differences are driven entirely by provenance, handling quality, and mintage constraints โ€” not by die variety or composition.

VarietyMintageRaw / UngradedGraded MS67Graded MS69Notes
Business Strike (bank roll)Unlimited$0.10 (face)$15โ€“$25โ€” (condition rarity in steel)MS66 certified examples trade for $20โ€“$30. Bag marks ubiquitous from hopper/roll handling. MS69 noted as effectively unavailable due to steel planchets.
First Strike โ€” Winnipeg sealed roll350,000 total (7,000 rolls ร— 50 coins)$2โ€“$5 per coin$30โ€“$45$60โ€“$80No physical "W" mint mark on the coin itself. Winnipeg provenance established solely by original sealed holographic-wrap packaging. If packaging is opened without immediate grading submission, provenance premium is largely lost. See RCM Special Wrap Roll Collection: First Strikes (2025).
Gift Set BU (Baby / Birthday / Holiday / O Canada)100,000 sets per set type (4 set types)$1โ€“$3 per coin$25โ€“$40$50โ€“$70Struck at slower speeds and placed directly into sealed blister packs โ€” generally free of bag marks present on bank-roll coins. Best source for potential MS68/MS69 candidates. See RCM Birthday Gift Card Set (2025) (representative; Baby, Holiday, and O Canada sets also available at mint.ca).

โ„น๏ธ The Steel "Sleeper" Grade

Gift Set and First Strike dimes that have never been removed from their original factory packaging are the strongest candidates for MS68 or MS69 grades. Because they are placed into sealed blisters or holographic rolls immediately after striking, they avoid the mechanical contact that produces bag marks on bank-roll coins. Weigh grading costs against realistic grade potential before submitting โ€” MS69 steel coins from this era remain exceptionally difficult to achieve due to inherent plating blisters in the MPPS planchets.

Grade comparison of two 2025 Canadian dimes showing circulated coin with wear and hairlines versus Gem Uncirculated MS67 with full cartwheel luster

Grade comparison: a circulated 2025 dime with visible wear and hairlines (left) versus a Gem Uncirculated MS67 example with full cartwheel luster and mark-free fields (right). (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin)

2025 Canadian Dime โ€” Specimen Finish

The Specimen finish is produced exclusively on the Winnipeg facility's collector presses and is one of the most visually distinctive finishes in world numismatics. The coin's relief (King and Bluenose) is brilliant and semi-frosted, while the field features a lined or striated texture that absorbs light and makes the raised devices appear to float. This is not a smooth mirror field like a Proof, nor is it the rotating cartwheel luster of a Business Strike โ€” it is a unique aesthetic that must be seen under a direct light source to appreciate fully.

FinishSource SetMintageRawGraded SP67Graded SP69/SP70Notes
Specimen (lined field)2025 Specimen Set โ€” Conservation Stories: Monarch Butterfly30,000$4โ€“$8$40โ€“$60$80โ€“$100Historically low mintage โ€” previous Specimen Set runs reached 50,000โ€“70,000 units. Struck at Winnipeg. No physical "W" on coin. See RCM Specimen Set: Monarch Butterfly (2025) and Colonial Acres โ€” 2025 Specimen Dime.

The 2025 Specimen mintage of 30,000 is the lowest in recent series history, making this coin significantly rarer than the Gift Set BU issues (up to 400,000 total across four set types). Many collectors focus on silver issues and bypass Specimen coins โ€” source documentation identifies this as a potential undervaluation given the mintage scarcity.

2025 Canadian Dime โ€” Silver Proof (99.99% Pure Silver)

The Silver Proof version of the 2025 dime is struck from 99.99% pure silver with a Deep Cameo Proof finish: fields polished to a glass-like mirror surface that appears near-black in direct light, and devices struck with heavy frosting for maximum white-on-black contrast. This coin is physically distinct from the MPPS steel coin โ€” it is heavier (2.45 g vs 1.75 g) and non-magnetic.

FinishSource Set(s)MintageRawGraded PF69Graded PF70Notes
Silver Proof โ€” Deep Cameo2025 Fine Silver Proof Set; also included in 2025 Fine Silver Proof Set โ€” Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2000โ€“2025)25,000$20โ€“$30$50โ€“$70$90โ€“$120The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier set contains the same physical coin. Once encapsulated by a grading service without a special label request, the two sets' coins may be indistinguishable โ€” preserve original packaging and COA if set-specific registry attribution is desired. See RCM โ€” Fine Silver Proof Set: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Colonial Acres โ€” 2025 Silver Proof Dime.

2025 Canadian Dime โ€” 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute ("W" Mint Mark)

The most valuable non-error 2025 Canadian dime variety is the 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute: W Mint Mark โ€” a coin bearing the face value "10 CENTS" but physically the size of a silver bullion coin (38 mm). It is the fifth coin in a series celebrating Canada's circulation coin heritage, and it is the only 2025 10-cent issue to carry a physical "W" mint mark on the coin itself.

IssueMintageIssue Price (RCM)Raw / Secondary MarketGraded PF69Graded PF70Notes
1 oz Silver Tribute โ€” W Mint Mark (Bluenose)7,500~$109.95โ€“$139.95$120โ€“$150$160โ€“$200$250+38 mm diameter; 31.39 g; 99.99% silver; serrated edge; "Tailored Specimen" finish with pyramid-inspired angled field striations. Physical W on reverse below Bluenose. Struck at Winnipeg. See APMEX โ€” 2025 Canada 1 oz Silver Tribute: W Mint Mark and Colonial Acres โ€” 2025 Silver Tribute (W Mint Mark).

โš ๏ธ Never Clean Your Coins

Cleaning strips original luster and leaves hairlines visible under magnification. A cleaned Silver Tribute or Silver Proof is graded "Details" (damaged) and loses all numismatic premium regardless of underlying strike quality. Never polish, wipe with cloth, or chemically dip any of the above coins.

All values in CAD represent typical market prices as of February 2026. For a complete year-by-year price history, see the Canadian Dime Value Guide.

Most Valuable 2025 Canadian Dime Varieties

2025 Canadian 1 oz Silver Tribute dime reverse showing W mint mark location below Bluenose schooner, pyramid-inspired diagonal field striations, and Hahn H designer initial

The 2025 1 oz Silver Tribute reverse showing the "W" mint mark below the Bluenose schooner and the distinctive pyramid-inspired diagonal field striations exclusive to the Winnipeg facility. The "H" designer initial (Hahn) is also visible in the field.

Trophy-Level: The 1 oz Silver Tribute โ€” "W" Mint Mark (Mintage: 7,500)

The undisputed key variety for the 2025 Canadian dime is the 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute, limited to just 7,500 pieces worldwide. Multiple factors converge to make this the centerpiece of a serious 2025 dime collection:

  • Lowest mintage in the 2025 dime lineup: At 7,500 units, the Tribute is over three times rarer than the Silver Proof (25,000) and four times rarer than the Specimen (30,000). It represents a severe supply constraint within the collector market.
  • Only 2025 dime with a physical "W" mint mark: The W appears on the reverse field and is a deliberate branding choice by the RCM. First Strike roll dimes are also from Winnipeg but carry no physical "W" on the coin โ€” their provenance is packaging-dependent only.
  • Unique "Tailored Specimen" finish: The field features angled lines inspired by the pyramid-shaped architecture of the Winnipeg Mint building, creating a texture distinct from both the vertical striations of the standard Specimen and the smooth mirror of a Proof. This finish does not appear on any other 2025 dime variety.
  • Registry set bottleneck: Competitive PCGS and NGC set registry collectors building "Master Sets" of King Charles III dimes will require this coin, sustaining demand. Its 7,500 mintage makes it the primary supply constraint for any complete registry set.
  • PF70 premium: Graded PF70 examples trade at $250+, representing a substantial premium over the $120โ€“$150 raw market price.

High-Value Collector Finish: Specimen โ€” Historically Low Mintage (30,000)

The 2025 Specimen dime from the Monarch Butterfly Specimen Set warrants attention for its historically low production of 30,000 units โ€” well below the 50,000โ€“70,000 seen in prior years. Despite this relative scarcity, Specimen coins are frequently passed over in favour of silver issues. At $4โ€“$8 raw and up to $80โ€“$100 in SP69/SP70, the 2025 Specimen represents a compelling combination of low mintage, affordable acquisition cost, and an underappreciated finish that source documentation identifies as potentially undervalued.

Findable High-Grade Opportunity: First Strike Winnipeg Roll

For collectors seeking condition rarity without a silver-coin budget, the First Strike Winnipeg roll (350,000 total dimes across 7,000 sealed rolls) offers the best intersection of provenance documentation and high-grade potential. Coins in pristine sealed rolls have never been loose-handled and represent the most realistic candidates for MS68 or MS69 grades among steel issues. A certified MS69 First Strike dime trades at $60โ€“$80 โ€” roughly double the MS67 market for a standard Business Strike at the same grade level ($30โ€“$45). This premium reflects provenance, not a die variety.

Critical provenance note: If the original holographic sealed packaging has been opened, the coin loses its documented First Strike origin unless it was immediately submitted to a grading service under a First Strike designation program. A raw, unsealed First Strike dime trades at or near standard Business Strike prices.

Designer Mark Clarification: The "H" on the Reverse

New collectors frequently mistake the letter H visible on the reverse field for a mint mark. It is not. The "H" is the designer's initial for Emanuel Hahn, who created the Bluenose design in 1937. It appears on every 2025 10-cent variety โ€” from the steel circulation dime to the 38mm Silver Tribute โ€” and carries no independent numismatic premium above standard issue pricing.

2025 Canadian Dime Identification Guide

2025 Canadian 10-cent coin obverse showing King Charles III portrait by Steven Rosati with SR initials, and reverse showing Emanuel Hahn Bluenose schooner with H designer initial

2025 Canadian 10-cent coin: Obverse (left) shows King Charles III by Steven Rosati with "CHARLES III D.G. REX" legend and "SR" initials near the portrait truncation. Reverse (right) shows Emanuel Hahn's Bluenose schooner with "H" designer initial and "10 CENTS CANADA" legend.

30-Second Identification Checklist

  1. Obverse โ€” Portrait Check: The 2025 dime shows King Charles III facing left, following centuries of tradition where each successive monarch faces the opposite direction from their predecessor (Queen Elizabeth II faced right). The legend reads CHARLES III D.G. REX. Look for the tiny initials SR (Steven Rosati, portrait designer) near the truncation of the shoulder and neck. On heavily circulated or weakly-struck coins, these initials may blur into the rim.

  2. Reverse โ€” Design Check: Confirm the Bluenose schooner under full sail with legends CANADA and 10 CENTS. Locate the letter H in the reverse field โ€” this is the designer's initial for Emanuel Hahn and is not a mint mark. It is present on every 2025 dime variety.

  3. Date Check: Confirm "2025" on the obverse. For this issue there are no dual dates or commemorative date spans.

  4. Size Check: Standard 2025 dimes (all steel varieties, Silver Proof) measure 18.03โ€“18.06 mm. The 1 oz Silver Tribute measures 38 mm โ€” nearly the diameter of a toonie. If the coin is that large, you have the Tribute, not a circulation dime.

  5. Edge Check: Business Strike, First Strike, Gift Set BU, Specimen, and Silver Proof coins all have a reeded edge (fine parallel grooves). The 1 oz Silver Tribute has a serrated edge โ€” coarser and more prominent. Running a thumbnail across the edge distinguishes the two quickly.

  6. Magnet Test โ€” Critical Composition Diagnostic: Apply a strong rare-earth magnet to the coin.
    โ†’ Attracts to magnet = Multi-Ply Plated Steel (Business Strike, First Strike, Gift Set BU, or Specimen). No precious metal. Face value unless in high certified grade.
    โ†’ No reaction = 99.99% Pure Silver (Silver Proof at โ‰ˆ18mm or Silver Tribute at 38mm). Significantly higher market value.

  7. Mint Mark Check โ€” Where to Look for "W": The physical W mint mark appears only on the reverse of the 1 oz Silver Tribute, below the Bluenose hull. All steel coins โ€” including First Strike rolls from Winnipeg โ€” carry no physical "W" on the coin based on current 2025 documentation. Specimen coins are also struck at Winnipeg but likewise carry no "W" on the coin itself.

  8. Finish Identification โ€” The Critical Value Step:

    • Business Strike (MS): Standard cartwheel luster โ€” a rainbow of reflective light sweeps across the field as the coin is tilted. Random bag marks and contact marks visible.
    • Specimen (SP): Lined or striated field texture that appears semi-matte; brilliant, semi-frosted devices. Sharp, squared rims. No rotating cartwheel luster. From clamshell/leatherette collector sets.
    • Silver Proof (PR/PF): Deeply polished, glass-like mirror fields โ€” appear nearly black when viewed head-on under a single light source. Heavily frosted (white) devices with dramatic contrast. From plush-cased proof sets.
    • Silver Tribute "Tailored Specimen" Finish: The field features angled pyramid-pattern striations visible under a loupe, inspired by the architecture of the Winnipeg Mint building. Distinct from both the vertical lines of the standard Specimen and the smooth mirror of a Proof.
Magnet test showing a 2025 Canadian MPPS steel dime attracted to a magnet on the left and a 2025 Silver Proof dime falling away unaffected on the right

Magnet test: a 2025 MPPS steel dime strongly attracted to a magnet (left) versus the 2025 Silver Proof remaining unaffected (right). This single test immediately distinguishes the steel issue from either silver variety. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin)

โš ๏ธ "Shiny" Does Not Equal High-Grade Business Strike

A mirror-like or lined 2025 dime found loose or in an unmarked holder almost certainly originated from a Gift Set, Specimen, or Silver Proof set โ€” not from circulation. Do not confuse a Specimen's lined matte field for a Proof's mirror field, and do not assume a brilliant, mark-free coin is a rare MS69 Business Strike before confirming its finish type. Finish identification precedes grade assessment.

Location guide showing SR initials by Steven Rosati at the obverse portrait truncation and H initial by Emanuel Hahn on the Bluenose reverse field of the 2025 Canadian dime

Location guide for designer marks on the 2025 Canadian dime: "SR" (Steven Rosati) on the obverse at the portrait shoulder truncation (top), and "H" (Emanuel Hahn) on the reverse field beside the Bluenose schooner (bottom). The "H" is a designer initial, not a mint mark.

2025 Canadian Dime Value FAQs

What is a 2025 Canadian dime worth?

A standard 2025 Canadian dime from circulation is worth $0.10 (face value) in any circulated grade. Value escalates in certified uncirculated grades โ€” a Business Strike in MS66 trades for $20โ€“$30; Gift Set BU and First Strike coins reach $50โ€“$80 graded MS69. The Silver Proof is worth $20โ€“$30 raw and $90โ€“$120 graded PF70. The 1 oz Silver Tribute ("W" Mint Mark) is the most valuable non-error 2025 dime at $120โ€“$150 raw and $250+ graded PF70. All values in CAD as of February 2026.

Is the 2025 Canadian dime silver?

The standard circulation dime is not silver โ€” it is Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS) and is magnetic. Only two 2025 issues contain silver: the Silver Proof (2.45 g of 99.99% pure silver, standard โ‰ˆ18mm size) from Fine Silver Proof Sets, and the 1 oz Silver Tribute (31.39 g of 99.99% pure silver, 38mm diameter) bearing the "W" mint mark. Use a strong magnet to confirm: if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is the steel coin with no precious metal content.

What is the "W" mint mark and which 2025 dime has it?

The physical W mint mark appears only on the reverse of the 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute coin (38mm, 31.39g). It indicates striking at the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg facility. Steel Business Strike dimes, First Strike roll dimes, Specimen dimes, and Silver Proof dimes do not carry a "W" on the coin, regardless of their Winnipeg origin. The "First Strike" designation on special wrap rolls refers to Winnipeg provenance documented by sealed packaging โ€” not a physical mark on the coin.

What does the "H" on the reverse of the 2025 dime mean?

The H visible on the reverse field is the designer's initial for Emanuel Hahn, who created the Bluenose schooner design in 1937. It appears on every 2025 10-cent variety without exception โ€” from the steel circulation coin to the 38mm Silver Tribute. It is not a mint mark and does not carry any numismatic premium above standard issue pricing.

What is the most valuable 2025 Canadian dime?

The 1 oz Pure Silver Tribute with "W" Mint Mark (mintage: 7,500) is the most valuable non-error 2025 Canadian dime, trading at $120โ€“$150 raw and $250+ in certified PF70. Its combination of the lowest mintage in the 2025 dime lineup, a unique physical "W" mint mark, and an exclusive pyramid-texture "Tailored Specimen" finish make it the cornerstone of any serious King Charles III dime collection. Registry set demand from competitive collectors is expected to sustain price pressure as certified populations remain small.

What is the difference between the Specimen and Silver Proof finish?

The Specimen (SP) finish features a lined or striated field texture โ€” the background is semi-matte with fine parallel lines โ€” while the devices (portrait and Bluenose ship) are brilliant and semi-frosted. It is made of MPPS steel and is magnetic. The Silver Proof (PR/PF) finish uses deeply polished mirror fields that appear near-black in direct light, paired with heavily frosted white devices for stark contrast. It is made of 99.99% pure silver and is non-magnetic. The 2025 Proof produces a more dramatic black-and-white visual contrast; the Specimen produces a luminous, floating-relief appearance that is equally distinctive but more subtle.

Should I get my 2025 Canadian dime graded?

For standard Business Strike dimes from bank rolls, grading costs (typically $30โ€“$50 CAD minimum at ICCS, PCGS, or NGC) equal or exceed the coin's value even at MS67 ($15โ€“$25). Grading makes economic sense only for coins realistically capable of MS68 or MS69 โ€” and steel planchet coins rarely achieve those grades due to inherent plating blisters. Gift Set and sealed First Strike coins in pristine condition are the best MS-grade submission candidates. For silver issues, the economics are clearer: a Silver Proof in PF70 commands $90โ€“$120 versus $20โ€“$30 raw; a Silver Tribute in PF70 commands $250+ versus $120โ€“$150 raw. ICCS is the Canadian standard grading authority; PCGS and NGC are the major US-based alternatives widely used for modern Canadian issues.

What is a First Strike dime and does it have a "W" on it?

A "First Strike" 2025 dime is a coin struck on the first day of production at the Winnipeg facility, part of the RCM Special Wrap Roll Collection: First Strikes (2025), limited to 7,000 rolls (350,000 dimes total). The coins do not bear a physical "W" on the coin itself based on current 2025 documentation โ€” their Winnipeg origin is proven only by the sealed holographic packaging. Once the packaging is opened without immediate grading submission, the First Strike designation and associated price premium are substantially reduced.

Is there a fractional silver dime in the 2025 Canadian lineup?

No. The 2025 Pure Silver Fractional Set (60th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada) contains five silver coins with face values of $1, $2, $3, $4, and $5 โ€” none is assigned a 10-cent (dime) face value. There is no fractional dime in this set. Be cautious of marketplace listings that may mislabel the smallest coin (1/20 oz, $1 face value) as a "dime-sized" coin โ€” it is legally a dollar denomination, not a dime.

Methodology & Sources

Values in this guide reflect typical market prices as of February 2026, synthesized from primary Royal Canadian Mint issue pricing and secondary market observations as described in source documentation. No independent melt calculations, population/census data, or auction record fabrication was used. Key sources:

Grades conform to the Sheldon scale as applied by ICCS (the standard Canadian grading authority), PCGS, and NGC. Values represent typical observed ranges and may vary with market conditions. The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins is the definitive series reference for Canadian coinage context.

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