.800 pure
0.1874 oz
10,456,769 minted
25 cents 1953
1953
A 1953 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: 10,456,769. Contains approximately 0.150 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 4 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage
10,456,769
Denomination
25 cents
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Obverse
Mary Gillick
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
1953 - Large Date
| 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 | $18 | $18 | $20 | $32 | $99 | $494 |
1953 - Small Date
| 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 | $18 | $18 | $29 | $70 | $274 | $375 |
1953 - Small Date - Double 1953
| MS-64 |
|---|
| $471 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 25 CENTS 1953". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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