1968 Canada Silver Caribou Quarter - Last Year of Circulating Canadian Silver
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1968 Canada Silver Caribou Quarter - Last Year of Circulating Canadian Silver
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Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
1968 Canada Silver Caribou Quarter - Last Year of Circulating Canadian Silver
Capture a stunning piece of North American numismatic history with this 1968 Canadian silver quarter. This pivotal transitional year marked the final era that the Royal Canadian Mint struck 25-cent pieces containing precious silver metal for circulation before permanently switching to pure nickel alloys. Bearing Emanuel Hahn's iconic left-facing caribou design alongside the timeless tiara portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin tells the story of a changing global economy. Having moved through decades of hand-to-hand commerce, its authentic, honest wear brings a classic vintage appeal that collectors cherish. Perfect for filling a crucial date gap in your collection or expanding your world silver holdings, this coin represents an enduring tangible asset. Secure this classic piece of Canadian legacy today from Gold & Silver Assay and Jewelry Company before it disappears into a permanent collection!
- Country: Canada
- Composition: 50% Silver, 50% Copper
- Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter)
- Mintage: 71,464,000
- Weight: 0.2056 oz / 5.83 gram
- Dimensions: 23.88 mm diameter
- Lettering and Edging: Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA / Reverse: CANADA 25 CENTS 1968 / Edge: Reeded
- Strike Type: Business Strike
- Coin Designer and Design: Obverse by Arnold Machin (Second Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II); Reverse by Emanuel Otto Hahn (Left-facing Caribou Head)
- Condition - Circulated. The piece exhibits obvious wear, contact marks, flattened design details on both the caribou's fur/antlers and the Queen's hair/tiara, as well as minor organic surface discoloration on the reverse field. - See Pictures
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- All of the Coins and Bullion at Gold & Silver Assay and Jewelry Company have been tested by Professionals and are 100% Authentic. C080326.4/M0826.5
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