1964 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1964 Canadian 25-cent quarter is a silver coin composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 5.83 grams with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge. The obverse features a laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick, with the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn, depicts a left-facing Caribou head with the denomination “25 CENTS” nestled between the antlers, alongside “CANADA” and the year “1964.” This coin is non-magnetic and was a standard circulation piece with a mintage of over 36 million. It holds intrinsic value due to its silver content, with a melt value around 7.90 CAD as of 2025. The coin’s design has historical significance, continuing the traditional Caribou motif used from 1937 until the mid-1970s.