25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1979-1989 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1979-1989 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1979-1989 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Nickel (99.9% nickel) 5.05 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1979-1989
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel (99.9% nickel)
Weight
5.05 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#364
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

A caribou is accompanied with the face value and surrounded with the inscription "CANADA".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 1982
25
Cents
H

Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge

Reeded

Comment

(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.

 

The portrait of the Queen was reduced from the previous issue.

1980 near and far beads