2008 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The Canadian 25 cents coin from 2008 is a copper-plated steel coin weighing 4.4 grams with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a thickness of 1.58 mm, featuring a reeded edge and medal alignment axis. The obverse bears an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, while the reverse showcases the traditional caribou head design by Emanuel Hahn. In 2008, several commemorative varieties were also issued, including designs celebrating the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics sports such as bobsleigh, figure skating, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding, each with the inscription “CANADA 25 CENTS 2008” and “VANCOUVER 2010” on the reverse, created by artists including Glenn Green. The bobsleigh design specifically depicts a four-member bobsleigh team, styled with a maple leaf, emblematic of the Olympic sliding sports heritage. The 2008 circulation mintage was about 286 million coins, making it a common yet collectible piece reflecting Canadian culture and Olympic history.