25 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; plated) 1999-2003 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; plated) 1999-2003 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; plated) 1999-2003 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; plated

 
Nickel plated steel 4.4 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1999-2003
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#326
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

A caribou with the value in between its antlers, the value to the right, and the country name to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2001
25
Cents
H

Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge

Reeded

Comment

(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.

 

1999 P and 2000 P: issued for test.

Interesting fact

The 25 cent coin featuring Elizabeth II's 3rd portrait, which was minted from 1999 to 2003, was the first coin to feature a plated steel substrate instead of a solid metal core. This change in material was made to reduce the cost of production and extend the coin's lifespan.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  - - - - - -
2000  - - - - - -
2001  55773000 - - - - - -
2003  41640 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; plated) 1999-2003 coin.