25 Cents - Elizabeth II Confederation- 80%

Features

Location	Canada
Issuing entity	Royal Canadian Mint
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1967
Value	25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency	Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	23.88 mm
Thickness	1.76 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 367
References	KM# 68, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 70 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

100th Anniversary of Canada

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

A bobcat is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA 1867-1967".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 CENTS
CANADA 1867-1967

Engraver: Alex Colville

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

KM#68 : Ag .800
KM#68a : Ag .500

Some people think the weight of KM#68a should be 5,83g and others 5,05g like indicated on the RCM web site.
https://www.mint.ca/en/discover/canadian-circulation/25-cents

1953 – 1967
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Weight (g): 5.83
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Thickness (mm): n/a

1967 – 1968
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Weight (g): 5.05
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Thickness (mm): n/a

Species is the canadian Lynx canadensis, a different species from the eurasian relatives.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1967	48 855 500	$ 0.94	$ 0.94	$ 2.70	$ 2.70	$ 3.20	$ 3.60	$ 4.40	95%	Includes the .800 (km#68) and the .500 (km#68a) silver compositions.
1967								$ 5.30	8%	Proof

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Bullion value: USD 3.49 Search tips

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Katz Auction 61 Lot 877	7 Jun 2022	1967 – Includes the .800 (km#68) and the .500 (km#68a) silver compositions.	UNC	USD 7.51 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132 Lot 62369	11 Aug 2021	1967 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 79.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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