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The Canadian Dime Got A Little Makeover & Here's What The New One Looks Like (PHOTO)

Cash is becoming more and more scarce nowadays, but that didn't stop the Canadian dime from getting a little makeover. Released by the Royal Canadian Mint, the new dime celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bluenose ship, a design that's appeared on these coins since 1937.

"For 100 years, Bluenose has defined the spirit of Nova Scotia. The skill and teamwork of Nova Scotians made Bluenose a world champion, as well as one of the most famous ships in Canadian history," said Pat Dunn, minister of communities, culture, tourism and heritage for the province of Nova Scotia.

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5 White Sharks Have Been Tracked In The Gulf Of St. Lawrence & The Biggest Is Over 13 ft

Meet Bluenose, Jefferson, Breton, Mahone, and Vimy. Who is this absolute squad, you may be asking? No, they're not the latest boy band sensation, but the names of the five sharks in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence.  

According to OCEARCH, an online database that tracks marine life, the five adult male white sharks are currently keeping cool in waters rather close to Quebec.

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