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Reverse

25 Cents

Canadian 25 Cents (Quarter)

Canada · 1951

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

Country: Canada
Year: 1951
Denomination: 25 Cents
Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper

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Overview

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

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King George VI, this coin represents mid-20th-century Canadian coinage when circulating currency contained a high percentage of silver.

Obverse (front)

Uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left, surrounded by the inscription 'GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX'.

Reverse (back)

Head of a woodland caribou facing left with prominent antlers, with the denomination '25 CENTS' above, country name 'CANADA' to the left, and the year '1951' to the right.

Estimated value

$5-$10 in circulated condition, higher in uncirculated grades based on melt value and numismatic premium

What drives this coin's value

Silver melt value, overall preservation and wear grade, and specific key dates or error varieties within the series.

Grade assessment

About Very Fine (VF) showing moderate wear on the high points of the design such as the king's hair and caribou's fur.

Mintage & rarity

Common circulation mintage for the year 1951

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and edge reeding. Silver coins of this era should have a characteristic high-pitched ring when struck gently and pass specific magnetic tests.

Notable varieties & errors

Includes minor die varieties such as doubled dies or the 1951 'Low Relief' vs 'High Relief' or heavy/light mint mark positions depending on the specific series nuances.

Similar coins

Other Canadian quarters of the George VI era (1937-1952) which also feature the caribou reverse and king's portrait.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves, avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive cleaning, and store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin holders or flips.

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