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

1999 year
Nickel 5.10 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
5.10 g
Diameter
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#342
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

A design entitled "A Tribute to First Nations" shows an eagle, a bear and a killer whale representing the beauty of sky, land and water, surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the bilingual date: "OCTOBER 1999 OCTOBRE"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OCTOBER 1999 OCTOBRE
CANADA
JER

Designer: James Edward Read

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 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The design depicts a crowned effigy of the Queen, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, and the inscription "ELIZABETH II / 50 YEARS / 1952-2002" in bold lettering. This coin was only issued in 1999 and has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  32136650 - - - - - -

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