25 Cents - Elizabeth II Le caribou

Reverse

The motif on the reverse, by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn, depicts the straight profile of the iconic caribou with majestic antlers. The caribou is plated in rose gold, as is the coin's bead.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 CENTS
CANADA
2018
H

Designer: Emanuel Otto Hahn

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coins with this 25-cent fine silver coin, part of the Royal Canadian Mint's new series featuring all six Canadian circulation coins. The coins, all struck in fine silver and each as beautiful as the next, weigh 5 ounces and feature selective gold plating on the obverse and reverse.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a specially designed protective box.

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Célébrez l’histoire et le caractère artistique des pièces de circulation canadiennes avec cette pièce de 25 cents en argent fin qui fait partie de la nouvelle série de la Monnaie royale canadienne mettant en vedette les six pièces de circulation canadiennes. Les pièces, toutes frappées dans de l’argent fin et aussi ravissantes les unes que les autres, pèsent 5 onces et sont rehaussées d’un plaquage d’or sélectif à l’avers et au revers.

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d'une boîte protectrice spécialement conçue.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2018 Canadian Silver 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Le caribou) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a majestic caribou, a symbol of Canadian wildlife, set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. This design is particularly notable because it highlights Canada's natural beauty and wildlife, while also incorporating a distinctive element of Canadian culture and history. Additionally, the coin's high silver content and detailed design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

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