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1963 Issue
1963
Silver
0.1874 oz
.800 pure
0.1874 oz
672,514 minted
25 cents CAD
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25 cents 1963 - Proof-Like

1963

A 1963.800 silver 25 cents weighing 0.1874 oz (5.83g), 23.88 mm diameter. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above. Mintage: 672,514. Proof-Like finish.

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage 672,514
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof-Like
Series Uncirculated Set (Proof-Like)
Obverse Mary Gillick
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Est. Value $5-$15 CAD
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.
Identification Tips
23.88 mm diameter. Reeded edge. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above

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