In Canada, a dime is a coin worth ten cents.

It has been the physically smallest Canadian coin since 1922; it is smaller even than the country's penny, despite its higher face value.

Unlike its American counterpart, the Canadian dime is magnetic due to a distinct metal composition.

According to the Royal Canadian Mint, "Artist Emanuel Hahn developed his design for the 10-cent coin from photos of the famous Bluenose schooner.

"[1] The coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at its facility in Winnipeg.