1967 Canada 10-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63)

1967 Canada 10-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63)

To celebrate the centennial of Canadian Confederation, a reverse design of a Mackerel was chosen for the 10-cent coin. During that year, the rising cost of silver forced a reduction in the silver content from 0.800 to 0.500. The two varieties are not distinguishable by appearance.

Obverse: Diademed bust of Elizabeth II at 37 years old facing right, with the legend around. 
Reverse: A mackerel, with the denomination above, and CANADA 1867-1967 below.

Specifications:
Monarch: Elizabeth II
Designer: Arnold Machin (obv), Alex Colville (rev)
Composition: 0.800 silver, 0.200 copper
Weight: 2.33 g
Diameter: 18.03 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mintage: 32,309,135