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25 Cents - Elizabeth II January
1999 year| Nickel | 5.05 g | 23.88 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 | 23.88 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A design entitled "A Country Unfolds" shows the evolution of Canada through four scenes, which form the number 1999 : a totem, an indigenous wearing a feather hat, a settler and RCMP officer, all surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the bilingual date: "January 1999"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JANUARY 1999 JANVIER
CANADA
PP
Designer: Peter Ka-Kin Poon
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 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The design features a portrait of the Queen in the center, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, with the dates "1952-1999" inscribed at the bottom. This coin was only issued in 1999 and was not released as part of a regular coinage program, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12181200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (January) 1999 coin.
