Canadian Silver Quarter
Royal Canadian Mint • Canadian Currency
Toy Category
Collectible Coin
Year Released
1953 - 1967
Condition
Good to Very Good; moderate wear, surface scratches, and some tarnish consistent with circulated currency.
Estimated Market Value
5.00 USD - 10.00 USD (dependent on silver spot price and exact year)
Description
A silver-colored metal coin featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'. The reverse typically depicts a caribou.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
5.00 USD - 10.00 USD (dependent on silver spot price and exact year)
Auction Estimate
4.00 USD - 8.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard Circulation, Canada
Model Number
Unknown
Toy Type
Silver alloy coin, 23.88 mm diameter
Toy Condition
Good to Very Good; moderate wear, surface scratches, and some tarnish consistent with circulated currency.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging
Rarity & Significance
Common circulating currency containing 80% silver (pre-1968), highly collectible for its melt value and historical significance.
Special Features
Contains 80% silver composition for issues prior to 1967.
Notable Variations
Variations include 1953 with or without leaf, heavy or light tooling, and 80% silver versus 50% silver or nickel compositions in later years.