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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Northern Pintail
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a polychrome colored scene depicting a breeding pair of Northern Pintail ducks (Anas acuta) resting serenely on the calm surface of a pond adorned with lily pads and aquatic vegetation. The male drake is distinguished by his characteristic long tail feathers and richly colored plumage, while the female displays her subtler brown-toned markings. The composition is rendered with naturalistic detail and vivid color application against a reeded border. The legend CANADA 25 CENTS 2014 is inscribed along the lower portion of the reverse field. |
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| Reverse lettering | CANADA 25 CENTS 2014 |
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Part of the RCM's ongoing coloured wildlife quarter program, this issue appeared during a period when the mint was aggressively expanding its collector circulation series — dozens of distinct reverse designs were released annually through the early 2010s, a pace that drew criticism from some collectors for diluting the program's appeal. The Northern Pintail design was one of several duck species featured across the series, reflecting a broader partnership with conservation messaging tied to Ducks Unlimited Canada.