1971 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1971 Canadian 25-cent quarter, commonly known as the quarter, features a likeness of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse side showcases the iconic caribou head, a design by Emanuel Hahn that has been used since 1937, symbolizing Canadian wildlife. The coin is made of 99.9% nickel, weighs 5.07 grams, and has a diameter of 23.88 mm with a reeded edge. It was minted in a large quantity of 48,170,428 and carries the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 25 CENTS 1971” on the reverse. This quarter is magnetic due to its nickel content and is considered a classic example of Canadian coinage from that era.