Canadian Silver 25 Cent Coins
The Canadian Silver 25 Cent coin came about as a result of the creation of the Canadian Confederation and resulting formation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.
Responsibility for the banking system and creation of money now belonged to the central government. The very first silver 25 cent pieces were issued, along with 5, 10, and 50 cent denominations in 1870.
In Canada, the coin with the most frequently changed reverse side is the 25 cent piece. Most commemorative issues utilize the quarter.
Here are just a few of the most memorable Canadian Silver 25 Cent coin designs:
Year Occasion Mintage
1967 Canada's Centennial 48,855,500
1973 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 135,958,589
2004 Remembrance Day 28,500,000
2005 Alberta Centennial 20,640,000
2005 Saskatchewan Centennial 19,290,000
2006 Pink Ribbon 29,798,000
2008 Remembrance Day 90th anniversary 11,000,000
Notable Commemoratives:
- The 2004 Remembrance Day issue featured a red poppy on the reverse. This was the very first coin issued for general circulation in the world that was colorized.
- The 1992 125th Anniversary of Confederation commemorative featured 12 coins, one for each of the Canadian provinces and territories. These commemoratives inspired the 1999-2008 United States Fifty State Quarter program.
- The Royal Canadian Mint began issuing colorized quarters to commemorate Canada Day in 2000. The designs were targeted to attract younger collectors.
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