.9999 pure
0.163 oz
131,042,905 minted
25 cents 1979
1979
A 1979 Canadian 25 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above (Emanuel Hahn design). Mintage: 131,042,905. Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.163 oz (5.07 g)
Mintage
131,042,905
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Limited
Est. Value
$0.25
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.60 | $0.85 | $1 | $11 | $21 | $88 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 25 CENTS 1979". 23.88 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Magnetic. Nickel.