AI Item Analysis
This is a Canadian 10-cent circulation coin, commonly known as a dime. The obverse side features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, specifically the portrait designed by Dora de P rdery in 1990. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and 'D.G. REGINA' (Dei Gratia Regina - By the Grace of God, Queen) follows the inner circumference. The coin is composed of nickel-plated steel, indicated by its bright, reflective silvery sheen typical of issues after the year 2000. It measures approximately 18.03 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The surface condition shows moderate circulating wear, including numerous fine hairline scratches (bag marks) and small contact dings visible on both the field and the raised portrait. There is a noticeable light patina or grime accumulation along the rim and within the lettering. While the date is not visible in this orientation, the hair detail and crown style place this as a late 20th to early 21st-century issue. It represents a standard piece of Canadian numismatic history produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
