25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Canadian Flag; colored) 2015 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Canadian Flag; colored) 2015 back
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Canadian Flag; colored

2015 year
Nickel plated copper (three-ply plating) 4.4 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2015
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel plated copper (three-ply plating)
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#73630
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

This coin features a design of fifty children who each represent one of the flag's 50 years, as well as Canada's future. The words "50 years/ans" appear at the bottom centre. The design was created by artist Bonnie Ross from Nova Scotia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2015
25 CENTS
50 YEARS / ANS
BR

Engraver: Bonnie Ross

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin was released in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag. It was available for purchase from the RCM's online store at face value. It was very popular and sold out within a couple of weeks.

Because of the high demand for this coin, it is hard to find in general circulation.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a colored image of the Canadian flag on the reverse side, which is a unique design element for a circulating coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  6250000 - - - - - -

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 (Canadian Flag; colored) 2015 coin.