1964 Canada Silver 25 Cents Quarter Elizabeth II Caribou
Product Details
Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
1964 Canada Silver 25 Cents Quarter Elizabeth II Caribou
This historic 1964 Canadian silver quarter marks the very final full year of issue for Canada's uninterrupted 80% circulating silver classic series. Featuring Emanuel Hahn's iconic left-facing caribou design on the reverse and Mary Gillick's classic youthful laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, this piece perfectly bridges mid-century North American commerce and timeless numismatic beauty. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa during an era of global economic transition, a coin like this likely jingled through the vibrant decades of 1960s Canadian change, witnessing the introduction of the new maple leaf flag and the excitement of Expo 67. Containing a robust 80% fine silver content, it represents a tangible physical asset that has escaped the melting pots of the past sixty years. Whether you are a dedicated collector looking to complete an Elizabeth II date run or a precious metals investor stacking historical North American coinage with deep intrinsic value, this remarkably well-preserved specimen belongs in your portfolio today. Secure this beautiful piece of sovereign history now at Gold & Silver Assay and enjoy a certified asset backed by institutional testing.
Country: Canada
Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
Mintage: 36,479,343
Weight: 0.2056 oz / 5.83 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 23.88 mm, Thickness: 1.58 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA / Reverse: CANADA 1964 25 CENTS / Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Standard Caribou Reverse
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse designed by Mary Gillick (Laureate Bust of Queen Elizabeth II); Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn (Caribou Portrait Profile)
Condition - Circulated (Fine / Very Fine details showing natural friction wear on the high points of the Caribou's neck fur and the Queen's hair laurel wreath, with moderate fields markings and handsome silver tarnish) - See Pictures
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