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1956 Issue
1956
Silver
0.1874 oz
.800 pure
0.1874 oz
6,500 minted
25 cents CAD
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25 cents 1956 - Proof-Like

1956

A 1956.800 silver 25 cents weighing 0.1874 oz (5.83g), 23.88 mm diameter. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above. Mintage: 6,500. Proof-Like finish.

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.1874 oz (5.83 g)
Mintage 6,500
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof-Like
Series Uncirculated Set (Proof-Like)
Obverse Mary Gillick
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $25-$80 CAD
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.
Identification Tips
23.88 mm diameter. Reeded edge. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above

What Collectors Usually Check

  • 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.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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