25 Cents - Elizabeth II (May) 1999 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (May) 1999 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (May) 1999 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II May

1999 year
Nickel 5.05 g 23.8 mm
Description
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
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#347
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

A design entitled "Les Voyageurs" shows the voyageurs who travelled Canada's rivers by canoe to explore new lands and develop the fur trade, surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the bilingual date: "MAY 1999 MAI"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAY 1999 MAI
CANADA
SM

Designer: Sergiy Minenok

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: $24.95Automatically translated

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 regal setting, surrounded by ornate decorations and inscriptions. The design was created by Canadian artist and designer, Susanna Blunt, and it has become a distinctive feature of Canadian coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  15566100 - - - - - -

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