Canada’s Bluenose coin, reimagined as multilayered art.

The follow-up to 2025’s Multilayered Beaver, this large-format 99.99% pure silver coin elevates Emanuel Hahn’s 10-cent Bluenose coin design, transforming it into an immersive scene through the magic of Multilayered Engraving. While several key details—including a new, symbolic wave pattern—are engraved onto the upper surface like a typical coin, cut-outs expose a secondary layer of art beneath, adding visual depth to this familiar seascape.

Second circulation-themed Multilayered coin!

Good to know

A multilayered Bluenose. Canada’s 10-cent circulation coin is reimagined as a multilayered piece! By layering the artwork and unlocking an additional surface within, this innovative technique adds dimensional depth to a classic design and infuses it with modern vitality.

Innovative technology. Pioneered by the Royal Canadian Mint’s R&D researchers, Multilayered Engraving unlocks additional design space by engraving behind the top plate, on the coin’s inside surface.

New design elements. The addition of clouds adds a cinematic quality to this dimensional seascape, while the wavy patterns—curvilinear on the reverse, radiant on the obverse—consist of 10 lines for 10 cents.

Standalone layers. The engraved sky background doesn’t end where the subject (Bluenose) begins—this is a true multilayered composition.

Large format. A 55 mm diameter is just the right size for such a layered composition and all of its engraved complexities.

A limited collectible. Only 1,750 coins are available to collectors worldwide—a very low mintage due to the complex minting process. Similar coins—2020’s From R&D Lab: Multilayered Polar Bear prototype, 2021’s Multilayered Cougar coin, and 2025’s Multilayered Beaver—sold out quickly!

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

No GST/HST

Did you know?

Launched on March 26, 1921, Bluenose is Canada’s most celebrated ship. The Nova Scotian fishing captured the 1921 International Fishermen’s Cup for Canada in her first season at sea, and remained undefeated in the 1922, 1931 and 1938 series (the 1923 series was ruled “no contest”).

Behind closed doors

"As we continue the journey of the Multilayered series, we strive to perfect our technology at every step. With this latest piece, we faced not only the inherent challenges of Multilayered Engraving but also new complications from a more challenging design. Transforming the Bluenose design into a multidimensional form while maintaining our high quality standards proved particularly demanding. Through the collaborative efforts of our Engraving, Engineering and R&D teams, we are proud to present this newest addition to our ever-popular series."

– Yiyi Yang, Research Engineer

By incorporating the multilayered technology into the circulation coin designs, we’re bringing new depth and dimension to familiar images. It’s always fun to merge traditional Canadian iconography with modern approaches to minting. I think this series offers collectors a truly engaging experience.”

– Steven Stewart, 3D Artist - Engraver

About the design

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

A re-imagining of Canada’s 10-cent circulation coin as multilayered art, the reverse features the words “CANADA”, “10 CENTS” and “2026” engraved on the top plate, with a cut-out revealing a partly cloudy sky engraved on the interior surface, while Emanuel Hahn’s iconic rendering of Bluenose at sea appears to float above it. Curvilinear patterns, each composed of 10 interlaced lines symbolizing 10 cents, appear on the reverse’s top plate and on the obverse, which features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

‘Bluenose’ is an official mark adopted and used by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage pursuant to the Trademarks Act (Canada). It is used by the Royal Canadian Mint with the Department’s permission.

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Product # 246234

10-Cent Fine Silver Coin - Multilayered Bluenose (2026)