The 1981 Canadian 25-cent coin, commonly known as a quarter, features a design with the obverse displaying a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse side features a left-facing caribou head, a design by Emanuel Hahn that has been a long-standing symbol on the quarter since 1937. The coin is made of 99.9% nickel, weighs 5.07 grams, and has a diameter of 23.88 mm with a reeded edge. It is magnetic due to its nickel composition and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of approximately 131.6 million coins. The coin carries the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 25 CENTS 1981” on the reverse. The medal alignment of the coin is \u2191\u2191. This coin is a business strike and was issued in various finishes, including circulation, uncirculated, specimen, and proof sets.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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