25 Cents - Elizabeth II July

Reverse

A design entitled "A Nation of People" shows six people drawn with one continuous line representing law and order, learning, teaching, the arts, the love of nature and sports, surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the bilingual date: "JULY 1999 JUILLET"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JULY 1999 JUILLET
CANADA
MHS

Designer: Maria H. Sarkany

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

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Prix d'émission:
Argent épreuve individuelle: 14.95$
Ensemble 12 pièces argent épreuve: 149.95$
Ensemble MRC 12 pièces nickel hors-circulation: 24.95$
Ensemble Nestlé 12 pièces nickel hors-circulation: 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 relaxed pose, surrounded by a pattern of maple leaves. This design was created by Canadian artist and designer, Susanna Blunt, and was specifically commissioned for this coin. The use of a more informal portrait of the Queen was a departure from the traditional, more formal depictions of royalty on coins, and was intended to convey a sense of approachability and accessibility. This design element, combined with the coin's circulating nature, made it particularly popular among collectors and the general public.

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