The 1966 Canadian 25 cents quarter is made of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 5.83 grams with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge. Its obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse displays the iconic caribou head designed by Emanuel Hahn, with “CANADA 25 CENTS 1966” inscribed. This coin is non-magnetic and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. It is a business strike coin showing circulation wear but also found in uncirculated states. The 1966 quarter holds a melt value of approximately CAD 7.95 to 8.00 due to its silver content. The caribou design has been a classic symbol on Canadian quarters since 1937.
1966 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada
Pièces 25 Cents du Canada$13.89
The 1966 Canadian 25-cent quarter is a silver coin composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, featuring on the obverse a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara designed by Arnold Machin, and on the reverse a caribou head designed by Emanuel Hahn, with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge. This coin was a business strike with a mintage of over 25 million and had a melt value of about CAD 7.95 as of 2025, representing one of the last years of Canadian quarters struck in 80% silver before the transition to nickel.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 5.83 |
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| Mintage | 25388892 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.88 |
| Composition | 80% Silver, 20% Copper |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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