1972 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1972 Canadian 25-cent quarter is a circulation coin composed of 99.9% nickel, weighing approximately 5.07 grams with a diameter of 23.88 mm, and featuring a reeded edge. The obverse side displays the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” designed by Arnold Machin. On the reverse, the coin features the iconic left-facing image of a caribou head with the denomination “25 CENTS,” the country name “CANADA,” and the year “1972,” all designed by Emanuel Hahn. The coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and is known for its magnetic properties due to its nickel content. It had a high mintage of over 43 million coins, making it a common piece in circulation.