2013 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Whales Frosted Commemorative Coin

The 2013 Canadian 25-cent “Whales Frosted” coin, part of the “Life in the North” series, features a detailed frost-finished design of Bowhead whales crafted by Inuit artist Tim Pitsiulak on the reverse, with distinct frosted areas on the fin, belly, and tail of the whales. The obverse shows an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The coin is made of copper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel), weighs 4.4 grams, has a diameter of 23.88 mm, a reeded edge, and a medal alignment orientation. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of 6,250,000 coins and is magnetic due to its steel core.