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Reverse

25 Cents

Canadian 25 Cents (Quarter) - Caribou

Canada · 1959

A silver Canadian quarter featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a leaping caribou head on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1959
Denomination: 25 Cents
Metal: 0.800 Silver, 0.200 Copper

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Overview

A silver Canadian quarter featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a leaping caribou head on the reverse.

Historical significance

Struck during the mid-20th century by the Royal Canadian Mint, these 80% silver quarters circulated widely before Canada transitioned to nickel and other base metals in 1968 due to rising silver prices.

Obverse (front)

Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, surrounded by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'.

Reverse (back)

Head and shoulders of a leaping caribou facing left, with the denomination '25 CENTS' above the antlers, the word 'CANADA' to the left, and the year '1959' to the right.

Estimated value

$5 - $8 in circulated condition, higher for uncirculated specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition/grade and silver bullion value.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) / Extremely Fine (XF) with light surface wear and minor toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common; mintage was 17,994,185 for the 1959 issue.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (5.83g), dimensions, and perform a magnetic test (silver is non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor die cracks or repunched mint marks / dates, though none significantly alter the common value for this year.

Similar coins

Other Canadian quarters from the Elizabeth II young head era (1953-1964) with the same caribou design.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves. Store in inert coin flips, holders, or albums away from moisture and PVC plastics. Never clean the coin.

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