Preliminary identification
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Overview
A standard circulation Canadian quarter featuring the iconic caribou profile on the reverse and Susanna Blunt’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. This piece represents the classic numismatic identity of Canada, struck in multi-ply plated steel.
Story
The caribou has graced the Canadian quarter since 1937, chosen to represent the vast, rugged wilderness of the North. It was originally designed by Emanuel Hahn during a period of nationalistic pride in Canadian symbols.
Maker / Origin
The Royal Canadian Mint is world-renowned for its technical innovation, being the first to produce 99.999% pure gold bullion. Their Winnipeg facility, where this was likely struck, is a marvel of high-speed industrial coinage.
Condition & Value
The coin shows signs of circulation wear, including minor surface scratches and softening of the high points on the caribou's antlers. This level of wear keeps the value at its face denomination. As a modern circulation coin with high mintage (over 400 million struck), its value is primarily its face value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.