1999 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – November Commemorative Coin

The Canadian 25-cent coin from November 1999 is part of the Millennium series issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, composed primarily of nickel (99.9%), with a weight of 5.05 grams, a diameter of 23.88 mm, and a reeded edge. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse design for the 1999 circulation quarters varies by month, often commemorating aspects of Canadian heritage; for example, several reverse designs from that year were created by various artists, highlighting Canada’s evolution and culture. The 1999 quarters have a medal alignment with magnetism due to their nickel content. Mintage numbers differ by month, with some months producing millions of coins for circulation. The coins bear the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA 25 CENTS” on the obverse and the month and “CANADA” bilingual inscription on the reverse.