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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Quebec
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Value | 25 Cents |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem and pearl drop earrings, as sculpted by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The queen's hair falls in soft waves beneath the jewelled crown, and she wears a pearl necklace. The legend ELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA curves along the upper periphery, framed by a beaded border. The commemorative dates 1867-1992 appear in the lower field, marking the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA 1867-1992 (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Central depiction of Percé Rock, the iconic limestone formation off the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, rendered in fine detail with its characteristic arch visible at the right. In the foreground, a sailboat with tall masts is reflected in the calm waters below the cliff face, evoking the maritime heritage of the region. The bilingual provincial name QUÉBEC • QUEBEC curves along the upper border within a beaded rim. The denomination 25 CENTS appears in the lower field, with the designer's initials RB discreetly placed in the right field near the waterline. |
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