.800 pure
0.1874 oz
1,524,554 minted
25 cents 1947
1947
A 1947 Canadian 25 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above (Emanuel Hahn design). Mintage: 1,524,554. Contains approximately 0.150 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 2 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage
1,524,554
Denomination
25 cents
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$17.80
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$13.43 CAD
$9.71 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1947
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $20 | $36 | $57 | $79 | $116 | $220 | $941 |
1947 - Dot
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73 | $106 | $149 | $282 | $422 | $653 | $964 | $1,380 | $2,210 | $4,590 |
1947 - Maple leaf
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $25 | $29 | $42 | $80 | $283 | $1,030 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 25 CENTS 1947". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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