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25 Cents

Canadian 25 Cents (Quarter) - Caribou Design

Canada · 1951

A silver quarter featuring King George VI on the obverse and a left-facing caribou head on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1951
Denomination: 25 Cents
Metal: 0.800 silver, 0.200 copper
Grade: Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points of hair and caribou fur)

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Overview

A silver quarter featuring King George VI on the obverse and a left-facing caribou head on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King George VI, this coin represents post-WWII Canadian coinage minted when circulating coins still contained 80% silver.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, with the legend 'GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX'.

Reverse (back)

Head of a caribou facing left, with the country name 'CANADA' above, the date '1951' to the right, and the denomination '25 Cents' above the caribou's antlers. Designed by Emanuel Hahn.

Estimated value

$5-$10 in circulated condition, higher for mint state examples.

What drives this coin's value

Silver melt value (intrinsic value) combined with numismatic grade and condition.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points of hair and caribou fur)

Mintage & rarity

Common; mintage for 1951 was relatively high, though fewer than the low-mintage 1951 heavy nickel variety.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (5.83g), diameter, and perform a ping test or specific gravity test. Genuine 1951 quarters will contain 80% silver.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for die cracks, minor doubling, or the 1951 nickel-plated steel variety (though that applies to the 5-cent coin, verify composition using a magnet).

Similar coins

Other Canadian quarters from the George VI and Elizabeth II eras with caribou reverses.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value. Store in an inert 2x2 flip or PVC-free holder in a stable, low-humidity environment.

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