2017 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Stanley Cup Commemorative Coin

The 2017 Canadian 25-cent coin commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup was designed by British Columbia artist Steve Hepburn and issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Its reverse features the Stanley Cup trophy flanked by two hockey players, one in a historic period uniform representing the earliest days of the Cup and the other in modern gear, symbolizing the rich history and enduring legacy of the Stanley Cup as a Canadian hockey icon. The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. This coin was released into circulation, with a mintage of about 12.5 million, and was unveiled at Rideau Hall by the Governor General of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint’s CEO. The Stanley Cup depiction on this circulation quarter celebrates 125 years since the trophy was first awarded, highlighting its central place in Canadian sport and culture.