Catalog
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990-2001 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 25 Cents |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.88 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Ago Aarand Reverse: Emanuel Otto Hahn |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#184, Schön#166 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | A caribou with the denomination above, the date to the right, and the country name to the left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CANADA 1993 25 Cents H |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa,Canada (1908-date) W Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg,Canada (1976-date) |
| Mintage |
1990 - - 31 258 000 1990 - (C) Proof-like - 1990 - (C) Specimen - 1990 - Proof - 158 068 1991 - - 459 000 1991 - (C) Proof-like - 1991 - (C) Specimen - 1991 - Proof - 131 888 1993 - - 73 758 000 1993 - (C) Proof-like - 1993 - (C) Specimen - 1993 - *Removed this line* - 1993 - Proof - 143 065 1994 - - 77 670 000 1994 - (C) Brilliant uncirculated - 1994 - (C) Proof-like - 1994 - (C) Specimen - 1994 - Proof - 104 485 1995 - - 89 210 000 1995 - (C) Brilliant uncirculated - 1995 - (C) Proof-like - 1995 - (C) Specimen - 1995 - Proof - 101 560 1996 - - 28 216 000 1996 - (C) Proof-like - 1996 - (C) Specimen - 1997 - Prooflike - 1997 - Specimen - 1998 - Brilliant uncirculated - 1998 - Prooflike - 1998 - Specimen - 1998 W - Brilliant uncirculated - 1998 W - Prooflike - 1999 - Brilliant uncirculated - 1999 - Prooflike - 1999 - Specimen - 2000 - Brilliant uncirculated - 2000 - Prooflike - 2000 - Specimen - 2000 W - Brilliant uncirculated - 2000 W - Prooflike - 2001 - - 8 415 000 2001 - *Removed this line* - |
| Numisquare ID | 1006159120 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 25 Cents coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II's third effigy, issued by Canada from 1990 to 2001, represents a significant period in Canadian numismatic history. This era saw the nation solidify its identity while maintaining its strong ties to the Commonwealth. The continuous depiction of the reigning monarch on Canadian coinage underscores constitutional stability and the enduring legacy of the monarchy. This particular portrait reflects a more mature Queen, marking a visual progression from earlier, more youthful representations.
Artistry: The obverse design, a mature effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, was sculpted by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, a distinguished Hungarian-Canadian artist. Her work belongs to a modern realist school of portraiture, capturing the Queen with the Royal Diamond Diadem, facing right, conveying dignity and experience. The reverse, an enduring symbol of Canada, features the iconic caribou designed by Emanuel Hahn, first introduced in 1937. This classic rendition maintains its powerful and dynamic presence, harmonizing with the updated obverse.
Technical/Grading: Struck in nickel, the 25 Cents coin typically exhibits good detail. Key high-points for grading include the intricacies of the Queen's diadem, the strands of her hair above the ear, and the definition of her cheekbone on the obverse. On the reverse, collectors should examine the sharpest points of the caribou's antlers, the details of its fur, and the musculature of its shoulder. Well-struck examples will show full separation of the antler tines and crisp definition in the Queen's effigy, often retaining a satiny luster.