1985 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1985 Canadian 25-cent coin, commonly called a quarter, is made of nickel with a weight of 5.07 grams and a diameter of 23.88 mm, featuring a reeded edge and a medal alignment axis. The obverse side bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse side displays a left-facing caribou head, a design by Emanuel Hahn, with the denomination “25 CENTS,” the country name “CANADA,” and the year “1985.” This coin had a mintage of approximately 158,734,000 and was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint for circulation. It is notable for its traditional caribou design that has been a mainstay on Canadian quarters since 1937.