.800 pure
0.1874 oz
9,583,650 minted
25 cents 1940
1940
A 1940 Canadian 25 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above (Emanuel Hahn design). Mintage: 9,583,650. Contains approximately 0.150 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage
9,583,650
Denomination
25 cents
Diameter
23.62 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$17.80
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
1940
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $23 | $31 | $47 | $86 | $214 | $992 | $5,300 |
1940 - Double 40
| MS-65 |
|---|
| $256 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 25 CENTS 1940". 23.62 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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