1979-1989 - Elizabeth II - Canadian Quarter

The quarter is a Canadian coin, valued at 25 cents or one-fourth of a Canadian dollar. It is a small, circular coin of silver colour. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official name for the coin is the 25-cent piece, but in practice and from American influence, it is usually called a quarter.

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Quarter (Canadian coin)
Source: en.wikipedia.org

Years: 1968–1999
Mass: 5.05 g
Diameter: 23.88 mm
Composition: 99.9% nickel

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Canada: 1953-Present Elizabeth II Caribou 25 Cents
Source: typesets.wikidot.com

Quick Coinage Facts
Years Minted: 1953-Present
Type 3 Composition: Nickel
Type 3 Nickel Queen with Tiara: 1968 to 1972, & 1974 to 1989
Type 3 Total Mintage: 2,316,487,619
Obverse Design: Bust Design
Reverse Design: Animal Design

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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Source: en.numista.com

KM# 74
Features
Country Canada
Years 1979-1989
Value 25 Cents
0.25 CAD = 0.21 USD
Metal Nickel
Weight 5.07 g
Diameter 23.88 mm
Thickness 1.58 mm
Engravers Arnold Machin (obverse)
Emanuel Hahn (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded

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