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

The Uncolored Orca Whale coin issued by Canada in 2011 is a 25-cent quarter made by the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring a detailed engraving of an orca whale facing right, symbolizing an iconic and culturally significant marine mammal found along Canada’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts. The coin is composed of 94% steel, with 3.8% copper and 2.2% nickel plating, has a diameter of 23.88 mm, weighs 4.4 grams, and has a reeded edge with a brilliant uncirculated finish. Its obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, while the reverse focuses solely on the orca design without any color enhancement. Approximately 6,250,000 of these non-colored coins were minted in 2011 as part of the Legendary Nature series celebrating Canada’s wildlife.