Collectibles Coins Royal Canadian Mint 1968 50% Silver $0.25 Canadian

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The price is for one Silver coin in various conditions.

25 Cents - Elizabeth II with Tiara / Caribou

A new obverse with Queen Elizabeth II's portrait showing more mature facial features and wearing a tiara was introduced to all denominations in 1965. The caribou on a 25-cent piece dates back to 1936 when a change in the sovereign's image on circulation currency prompted the Canadian government to modify the designs on the reverse side of coins as well. The caribou design was created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and was first used in 1937.

Silver Composition 

During 1968 coining it was necessary to discontinue the use of silver and substitute nickel for it. Nickel coins are darker in color and are attracted to a magnet.
Actual silver weight (ASW): 0.0937 troy ounces (troy oz)

Obverse

The coin depicts the Tiara portrait design of Queen Elizabeth II with the Latin inscription:
ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen

Reverse

Designed by Emanuel Hahn, the coin features a left-facing image of a Caribou head. The denomination sits between the antlers. The text to the left reads "CANADA", while the text to the right features the date.

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