The 1970 Canadian 25-cent quarter is a business strike coin composed entirely of nickel, weighing 5.07 grams, with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge. It features the obverse design of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, created by Arnold Machin, and the reverse depicts a caribou head, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The coin is magnetic due to its nickel composition and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a total circulation mintage of 10,302,010. The obverse bears the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” while the reverse reads “CANADA 25 CENTS 1970.” This quarter follows the traditional medal alignment and was produced in circulation, uncirculated, and specimen finishes. It is a typical example of Canadian quarters from that era, combining traditional themes with lasting nickel durability.
1970 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada
Canada 25 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1970 Canadian 25 cents quarter features a left-facing caribou head on the reverse, with the denomination between the antlers, and on the obverse, a bust of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA”; it is composed of 99.9% nickel and was designed by Emanuel Hahn (reverse) and Arnold Machin (obverse).
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Please login| Weight (g) | 5.05 |
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| Mintage | 10302010 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.88 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.6 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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