Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents) Value Today
A Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents) contains 0.0694 troy oz of silver, worth $3.75 ($5.25) at today's price of $54.00 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents): every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Silver | Melt value | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling silver (92.5%) | 1858-1907 | — | 92.5% | 0.0694 oz | $3.75 | $5.25 |
| Sterling silver (92.5%) | 1908-1910 | 2.32 g | 92.5% | 0.0694 oz | $3.75 | $5.25 |
| Sterling silver (92.5%) | 1910-1919 | 2.33 g | 92.5% | 0.0694 oz | $3.75 | $5.25 |
| 80% silver | 1920-1967 | 2.33 g | 80% | 0.0599 oz | $3.23 | $4.53 |
| 50% silver | 1967-1968 | 2.33 g | 50% | 0.0375 oz | $2.03 | $2.84 |
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1858-1968 |
| Face value | 10 cents (CAD) |
| Purity | 92.5% silver |
| Silver content | 0.0694 troy oz (2.159 g) |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa |
| Design | 1967 Centennial dime: a mackerel by Alex Colville. |
What it's worth when you sell
The RCM's own table lists 92.5% silver (1908-1910 2.32 g; 1910-1919 2.33 g), 80% silver 1920-1967 (2.33 g, 18.034 mm) and nickel from 1968 (2.07 g); it has no 50% row. The RCM's dime history says silver was cut from 80% to 50% in 1967 and the coin changed to nickel in 1968. Numista lists the 1967 50% dime at 2.33 g, the same as the 80% coin; the 2.07 g figure sometimes quoted for it is the RCM's nickel-dime weight. Money Metals says a small number of early 1968 dimes were struck in 50% silver.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents): FAQ
How much is a Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents) worth in silver?
About $3.75 at today's silver price of $54.00 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.0694 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Canadian Silver Dime (10 Cents)?
0.0694 troy ounces (2.159 grams) of pure silver that is 92.5% silver. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – 10 Cents Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, silver .800) · Numista – 10 Cents Elizabeth II (Confederation, 80%) · Numista – 10 Cents Elizabeth II (Confederation, 50%), quoting RCM specifications · Find Bullion Prices – Canadian silver coin melt values · Canadian Coin News – OTD: RCM replaces silver with nickel alloy · Money Metals – What Canadian coins are silver?. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.