1990 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1990 Canadian 25-cent coin, commonly known as the quarter, features on its obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse depicts the iconic caribou head, a design by Emanuel Hahn, which has been a staple on Canadian quarters since 1937. The coin is composed of pure nickel, weighs 5.05 grams, measures 23.88 mm in diameter, and has a reeded edge with medal alignment. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in a circulation quantity of over 31 million pieces. The coin’s lettering includes “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 25 CENTS 1990” on the reverse, reflecting both its denomination and year of issue.