2009 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada

The 2009 Canadian 25-cent coin, commonly known as the caribou quarter, features a left-facing image of a caribou head designed by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn, with the denomination displayed between the antlers. The obverse bears an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II in right profile, designed by Susanna Blunt, surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA.” The coin is made of copper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel), weighs 4.4 grams, has a diameter of 23.88 mm, and a reeded edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of about 20,446,000 pieces. This design continues the tradition that began in 1937 when the caribou image was first used on the quarter to symbolize Canadian wildlife. The 2009 coins came in various finishes including circulation, uncirculated, and specimen conditions.