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25 Cents (Quarter)

War of 1812: Tecumseh Commemorative Quarter

Canada (Royal Canadian Mint) · 2012

A commemorative Canadian quarter featuring the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, issued to honor heroes of the War of 1812.

Country: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year: 2012
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
Metal: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel

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Overview

A commemorative Canadian quarter featuring the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, issued to honor heroes of the War of 1812.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, specifically honoring Tecumseh, the great Shawnee leader who united tribes to fight alongside the British in defense of Upper Canada.

Obverse (front)

Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'D.G. REGINA', 'CANADA', and the year '2012'.

Reverse (back)

Portrait of Tecumseh against a background of micro-engraved text repeating 'The War of 1812' in English and French. Includes the name 'Tecumseh' and the value '25 Cents'.

Estimated value

$0.25 face value, $1-$5 in high uncirculated condition (MS-65)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade and whether it is the colored or non-colored version. High-grade uncirculated specimens found in original mint rolls hold the most value.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (shows minor handling marks but retains sharp detail).

Mintage & rarity

Common; total mintage of 12,500,000 for this specific non-colored design.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties (plated steel is magnetic). Look for crisp micro-printing in the background text of the reverse.

Notable varieties & errors

Frosted/Non-colored version (shown) vs. Colored versions featuring a red-painted maple leaf.

Similar coins

The other three heroes in the series: Sir Isaac Brock, Laura Secord, and Charles-Michel de Salaberry. Also, a version with a selective color application (red maple leaf) exists.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free coin holder to prevent environmental damage. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this destroys numismatic value.

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Reverse (back)

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Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

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Care & preservation

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