1965 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1965 Canadian 25 cents coin is a silver quarter composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 5.83 grams with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse displays the iconic caribou head, a design by Emanuel Hahn dating back to 1937, with the denomination “25 CENTS” and “CANADA 1965” inscribed. This coin had a mintage of approximately 44.7 million and was non-magnetic, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint as a business strike coin for circulation, notable for its 80% silver content that gives it both numismatic and intrinsic value.