1979 Canada 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait modified
Features
| Issuer | Canada  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1979-1989 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel (99.9% nickel) |
| Weight | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.88 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 364 |
| References | KM# 74, Schön# 62b.3 |
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
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
A caribou is accompanied with the face value and surrounded with the inscription "CANADA".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 1989
25
Cents
H
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date) | |
| Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date) |
Comments
“Starting with the 1979 issue, and as part of a general standardization of coinage, the portrait of the Queen was reduced. The aim was to make the size of the portrait proportional to the diameter of the coin, whatever the denomination. This obverse is not the same as that used for the 1973 G.R.C. commemoration.” - Standard Charlton Catalogue Volume I
“As part of the design changes in the early 1980s, the position of the pearls on the obverse has been modified.” - Standard Charlton catalog Volume I
“In 1981 the Royal Canadian Mint revised its product line, adding a Proof finish to its offerings. Numismatic proofs were issued on standard nickel plates.” - Charlton Standard Catalogue Volume I