Coin Identifier
125th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup Quarter — obverse
Obverse
125th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup Quarter — reverse
Reverse
25 Cents (Quarter)

125th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup Quarter

Canada (Royal Canadian Mint) · 2017

A commemorative Canadian quarter celebrating 125 years of the Stanley Cup, featuring amateur and professional hockey players with the trophy.

Country
Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year
2017
Denomination
25 Cents (Quarter)
Metal
Three-ply nickel-finish plated steel

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Overview

A commemorative Canadian quarter celebrating 125 years of the Stanley Cup, featuring amateur and professional hockey players with the trophy.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup (donated by Lord Stanley in 1892), which became the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in right profile, wearing a necklace and earrings. Inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, CANADA, D. G. REGINA, 25 CENTS.

Reverse (back)

The Stanley Cup centered between two hockey players (one 19th-century amateur, one modern professional) with banners reading 1892 and 2017. Inscriptions: STANLEY CUP, COUPE STANLEY, 125 YEARS/ANS.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $0.75 circulated; $2.00 - $5.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+)

What drives this coin's value

Presence of color (this is the non-colored version), overall eye appeal, and lack of surface scratches or 'bag marks'.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU). Shows slight surface marks and bag hits, but retains significant luster and sharp detail.

Mintage & rarity

Total mintage of 12,500,000 across all variations (including colored versions); Common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties (steel core should be magnetic) and crispness of the lettering. Counterfeits of modern commemorative quarters are rare.

Notable varieties & errors

The most significant variety is the version with a red-colored banner behind the Cup/players; this specimen is the standard non-color version.

Similar coins

The 2017 Stanley Cup colored quarter, which features a red-colored banner on the reverse.

Care & preservation

Keep in the protective plastic flip to avoid finger oils. Do not clean or polish as it removes the original mint luster and lowers collector value.