1988 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 1988 Canadian 25 cents coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a nickel composition and a diameter of 23.88 mm with a reeded edge. The obverse side displays the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse side showcases the iconic caribou head design by Emanuel Hahn, accompanied by the inscriptions “CANADA,” “25 CENTS,” and the year “1988.” The coin weighs 5.07 grams, is magnetic, and has a medal alignment axis. It was minted in various finishes, including circulation, uncirculated, specimen, and proof versions, with a total circulation mintage of 80,368,473 coins.