2005 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – P

The 25 cents coin made by Canada in 2005 with the “P” mint mark features on its obverse an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, accompanied by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse depicts a caribou head, originally designed by Emanuel Hahn, with the legend “CANADA 25 CENTS 2005” and the letter “P” indicating its minting at the Royal Canadian Mint. This coin is made of copper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel), weighs 4.4 grams, measures 23.88 mm in diameter, and has a reeded edge. It is magnetic, struck with medal alignment, and was produced in a circulation mintage of approximately 206 million coins, representing a typical Canadian quarter of that year.