© Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne
© Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne
25 Cents - Elizabeth II Christmas
2008 year| Nickel plated steel | 4.4 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Santa colored
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
25 CENTS 2008
Designer: Martin Coté
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued only in gift setInteresting fact
The 2008 Canadian Christmas 25-cent coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II was part of a special series of coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the holiday season. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen wearing a festive holly-patterned crown, surrounded by snowflakes and a sprig of holly. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments and lights. The coin was only available for purchase as part of a special collection and was not released into circulation, making it a unique and sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
