2006 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Pink Ribbon Commemorative Coin

The pink ribbon coin made by Canada in 2006 comes in two notable forms: a circulation 25-cent coin and a $5 silver commemorative coin. The 2006 Pink Ribbon 25-cent coin, designed by Cosme Saffioti, features a colorized pink ribbon symbolizing breast cancer awareness; it is made of steel, copper, and nickel, weighs 4.4 grams, and has a diameter of 23.88 mm. This coin was released in a large mintage of approximately 29.8 million and was unveiled in collaboration with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. Separately, the 2006 $5 Breast Cancer Awareness coin is a fine silver proof coin composed of 99.99% silver weighing 25.17 grams with a diameter of 36.07 mm and features a pink enamel-effect ribbon at its center; it is a limited edition with a mintage around 11,000 to 15,000 pieces and is presented in a maroon display case, signifying a tribute to the fight against breast cancer.