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25 Cents - Elizabeth II April
1999 year| Nickel | 5.05 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A design entitled "Our Northern Heritage" shows an Inuit engraving of on owl (wisdom) and a bear (power and benefaction), surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the bilingual date: "APRIL 1999 AVRIL"
Scripts: Inuktitut, Latin
Lettering:
APRIL 1999 AVRIL
CANADA
Engraver: Konojuak Ashevak
Designer: Konojuak Ashevak
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue price:Silver individual proof: $14.95
12-piece silver proof set: $149.95
MRC 12-piece nickel set: $24.95
Nestlé 12-piece nickel uncirculated set: $24.95
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in a smaller scale, surrounded by a pattern of maple leaves. This design was created by Canadian artist and designer, Susanna Blunt, and was used specifically for this commemorative coin to celebrate the Queen's 70th birthday.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15446000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (April) 1999 coin.
