2011 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Orca Whale Colored Commemorative Coin

The 2011 Canadian 25-cent colored coin features an orca whale facing right and was issued as part of the Legendary Nature series celebrating Canada’s wildlife. This coin was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage that included both colored and non-colored versions. The orca design, created by BBDO, highlights the whale amidst recognition of its status as a highly social sea mammal with some populations threatened or endangered, reflecting Canadian conservation efforts. The coin’s obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II’s right profile, designed by Susanna Blunt, with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA.” The reverse shows the orca with the text “CANADA,” the face value “25 CENTS,” and the year “2011.” It is a copper-plated steel coin, magnetic, with a diameter of 23.88 mm and a reeded edge, intended for circulation but also available in brilliant uncirculated quality and collectible packaging, including rolls and coin packs that feature both colored and non-colored versions.