About the Design:

Commemorative issue
The 500th Anniversary of Caboto's First Transatlantic Voyage

Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Reverse
Caboto's Ship

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA GIOVANNI CABOTO
1497 1997
10 CENTS
DC

92.5% Silver Proof Coins
The term "proof" refers to the coin's finish. The Mint recognizes a proof coin as “a specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail, usually with a brilliant mirror-like surface.” Proof coins are struck at least twice and treated with special dies which make their features more defined, detailed, and glossy.

Metal            Silver (.925)
Weight            2.40 g
Diameter    18 mm
Thickness    1.20 mm