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

1999 year
Silver (.925) 5.9 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
5.9 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11527
Rarity index
57%

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

Engraver: William Woodruff

Designer: Sergiy Minenok

Edge

Milled

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 the 1999 Canadian Silver 25-Cent Coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Canadian artist Derek C. W. Wong. This design was specifically commissioned for this coin and is not found on any other Canadian coin. Additionally, the coin's silver content and low mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  113645 - - - - - -

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