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25 Cents

Canadian Centennial 25 Cents (Bobcat / Lynx)

Canada · 1967

A silver quarter featuring a bounding bobcat on the reverse and a young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation.

Country: Canada
Year: 1967
Denomination: 25 Cents
Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper

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Overview

A silver quarter featuring a bounding bobcat on the reverse and a young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation.

Historical significance

Issued in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of the Canadian Confederation (1867-1967). All 1967 circulation coins in Canada featured special commemorative designs created by artist Alex Colville, highlighting Canadian wildlife.

Obverse (front)

Features the second mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing a tiara. Encircling legend reads 'ELIZABETH II D G REGINA'.

Reverse (back)

Features a stylized depiction of a bobcat (or lynx) leaping to the left, designed by artist Alex Colville. Above is the denomination '25 CENTS' and below is the text 'CANADA 1867-1967'.

Estimated value

$5.00 to $10.00 in circulated condition, based primarily on its silver melt value and numismatic premium.

What drives this coin's value

Silver bullion value, overall grade and condition, presence of original mint luster, and collector demand for the 1967 commemorative series.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU), with minor wear on the highest points of the design and moderate luster remaining.

Mintage & rarity

Common, with a mintage of approximately 48,099,880 pieces.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (5.83g), measure the diameter, test the metallic ring, and use a magnet (silver is non-magnetic). Counterfeits are rare for this common date due to the relatively low face and melt value.

Notable varieties & errors

There are minor working die varieties and heavy/light strike variations, but no major high-value errors commonly sought after for this specific issue.

Similar coins

Standard Canadian 25-cent pieces from other years, and other 1967 centennial circulation coins featuring different wildlife designs (such as the rabbit, mackerel, or wolf).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves or bare hands carefully to avoid oils. Store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin holders or flips. Never clean the coin, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.

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