Celebrate a monumental milestone in numismatic history with this striking 1967 Canadian Centennial Silver Quarter. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, the reverse features the iconic and powerful Canadian lynx in full stride, a masterful wildlife design crafted by renowned artist Alex Colville. The obverse gracefully displays the elegant second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This vintage circulating commemorative coin has likely traveled through the hands of generations of Canadians, witnessing the transformation of North American commerce throughout the late 20th century. For collectors looking to anchor their portfolio with real sovereign silver assets, this beautiful piece offers the perfect balance of historical charm, artistic excellence, and tangible precious metal value.
Country: Canada
Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper (Note: The Royal Canadian Mint produced 1967 quarters in both 80% and 50% silver allocations during a transition phase; standard physical weight diagnostic assigns this to the 80% silver variety)
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
Mintage: 48,855,500
Weight: 0.1874 oz / 5.83 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 23.88 mm / Thickness: 1.76 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA / Reverse: 25 CENTS CANADA 1867-1967 / Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse designed by Arnold Machin (Laureate Bust of Queen Elizabeth II); Reverse designed by Alex Colville (Canadian Lynx / Bobcat)
Condition - Circulated. The coin exhibits typical pocket wear, flattened detail on the high points of the bobcat's fur, and soft hair lines on the Queen's portrait consistent with a fine to very fine grading. Surfaces display localized scuffs and pocket-wear toning with no evidence of professional cleaning. - See Pictures
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