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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Aster and Bumble Bee
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 12.61 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.61 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A yellow banded bee sits upon the daisy-like flower of a purple Aster
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
MG
25 CENTS 2012
Engraver: Cecily Mok
Designer: Maurice Gervais
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
The 25-cent coin featuring Elizabeth II (Aster and Bumble Bee) 2012 from Canada is unique in that it features a bumble bee hovering over an aster flower on the reverse side, which is not a common design element in coinage. This design was created to highlight the importance of pollinators like bees and the beauty of wildflowers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Aster and Bumble Bee) 2012 coin.
