.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
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$17.80
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$15.30 CAD
$11.13 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/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.