1943 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1943 Canadian 25 cents silver coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a composition of 80% silver and 20% copper, with a weight of 5.83 grams and a diameter of 23.62 mm. It carries the obverse design of King George VI by Thomas Humphrey Paget and a reverse design of a caribou head by Emanuel Hahn. This coin, minted in a circulation of over 13.5 million pieces, has reeded edges and the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :” on the obverse, with “CANADA 25 CENTS 1943” on the reverse. It has a medal alignment orientation and is non-magnetic, making it a valuable collectible both for its historical significance and silver content. The melt value as of recent estimates is around $7.23 CAD, and it is sought after in various conditions ranging from circulated to mint states.