Reverse At the top is a crown, the symbol of British rulers. To the left, bottom, and right along the rim are crossed maple branches tied together with a ribbon forming a bow. In the center is a three-line inscription: '10 cents 1894'. The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
Obverse In the center of the coin is a left-facing profile of Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Along the upper rim from left to right is the Latin text 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA.', and below it the country name 'CANADA' in English. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.