- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative 10cents
- Metal:Silver
- Year:1997
- Denomination:10 Cents
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.071
- Purity:0.925
- Mintage:49848
- Product type:Coin
Mintage: 49,848.
Denomination: 10-Cents; Composition 1997, 2000 and 2001: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper; Composition 2004: Three-ply nickel; Weight 1997, 2000 and 2001: 2.4 grams; Weight 2004: 1.75 grams; Diameter 1997, 2000 and 2001: 18.0 mm; Diameter 2004: 18.03 mm; Thickness 1997, 2000 and 2001: 1.2 mm; Thickness 2004: 1.22 mm; Edge: Reeded; Finish 1997, 2000 and 2001: Proof; Finish 2004: circulation; Mintage: varies by year of issue (see below)
The 1997 Cabot Commemorative celebrates the 500th anniversary of the voyage of Giovani Caboto (aka John Cabot), who sighted "Newfoundland" in 1497 and is credited with opening North America for settlement.