1950 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1950 Canadian 25 cents coin is made of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 5.83 grams with a diameter of 23.62 mm and a reeded edge; it features on the obverse a bust of King George VI designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and on the reverse, a caribou head designed by Emanuel Hahn. It was minted by the Royal Mint with a circulation mintage of 9,673,335 pieces, and it has a fineness of .800 and a precious silver weight of about 4.664 grams. The coin is non-magnetic, follows medal alignment, and carries the legend “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :” on the obverse and “CANADA 25 CENTS 1950” on the reverse. Its melt value is approximately $8.18 CAD as of late August 2025. This quarter combines historical significance with silver content, making it valuable both as a collectible and for its precious metal content.