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25 Cents - Elizabeth II The Caribou
2015 year| Silver (.9999) (Selective gold plating) | 157.6 g | 65.25 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (Selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 157.6 g |
| Diameter | 65.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 gold-plated, as is the coin's bead.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 CENTS
CANADA
2015
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2015 Canadian Silver Caribou Coin is that it features a unique combination of silver and gold plating. The coin is made of 99.99% pure silver, but it also features selective gold plating on certain design elements, such as the caribou's antlers and the background of the coin. This creates a striking contrast between the silver and gold, making the coin truly stand out.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (The Caribou) 2015 coin.
