1913 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1913 Canadian 25 cents silver coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper with a total weight of 5.83 grams and a diameter of 23.62 mm. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, inscribed with “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :”. The reverse, designed by William Henry James Blakemore, displays the denomination “25 CENTS” and the word “CANADA 1913” beneath a crown, with maple leaves on two boughs tied with a ribbon. The coin has a reeded edge and a medal alignment, with a mintage of approximately 2,213,595 coins, and it is non-magnetic. This sterling silver quarter is notable for its fine craftsmanship and historical significance under King George V’s reign. The melt value as of August 31, 2025, is about $9.46 CAD.