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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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. 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