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Reference image of 25 cents 1932
.800 pure
0.1874 oz
537,994 minted
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25 cents 1932

1932

A 1932 Canadian 25 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 25 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 537,994. Contains approximately 0.150 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage 537,994
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.62 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $34.50
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.
Collector Value by Grade
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$16$16$34$82$132$297$411$718$1,280$3,200$3,490
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "25 CENTS CANADA 1932". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

25 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above

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  • This issue is tagged as scarce in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • The estimated collector range sits meaningfully above melt value, which usually means design, scarcity, or set demand is doing more work than metal content alone.
  • Older Canadian silver issues often need to be judged on both collector merit and metal value, especially when grades or varieties are involved.

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