The 1858 10-cent coin is recognized as Canada's first official dime and one of the earliest decimal coins issued for what is now Canada. Struck by the Royal Mint in London, it was part of the first decimal coinage introduced by the Province of Canada, marking a major step toward a modern monetary system.

Produced in sterling silver (92.5% silver), the coin weighs 2.32 grams and features a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath on the obverse. The reverse displays a crown above two crossed maple branches, a design that became a defining symbol of early Canadian coinage and remained in use on the 10-cent denomination until 1936.

A total of 1,216,402 circulation pieces were struck in 1858. Several notable varieties exist, including the famous 1858/5 overdate and the rare 8/5 variety, both highly prized by collectors today.

More than 165 years after its release, the 1858 dime remains an essential piece for collectors of Canadian coins, representing the beginning of Canada's decimal silver coinage and the foundation of the nation's numismatic heritage.

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