25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Laura Secord) 2013 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Laura Secord) 2013 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Laura Secord) 2013 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Laura Secord

2013 year
Nickel plated steel (Three-ply nickel finish plated steel) 4.4 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2013
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel (Three-ply nickel finish plated steel)
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#46560
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Portrait of Laura Secord (right), with frosty relief and Canadian flag on left in which '1812' is inscribed.

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
25 cents
Secord
1812
BR

Designer: Bonnie Ross

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Laura Secord was a Canadian heroine during the War of 1812 between the United States of America and the British Empire (supported by Indigenous American peoples). She is known for walking 32 km out of American territory to warn British forces of an impending attack in 1813. Ultimately, the British and Indigenous forces ambushed the Americans.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine who warned British forces of an impending American attack during the War of 1812, and is featured on the coin's reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  6250000 - - - - - -

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