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1968 Issue
1968
Silver
0.1624 oz
.500 pure
0.1624 oz
521,641 minted
25 cents CAD
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25 cents 1968 - Proof-Like

1968

A 1968.500 silver 25 cents weighing 0.1624 oz (5.05g), 23.88 mm diameter. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above. Mintage: 521,641. Proof-Like finish.

Metal Silver (.500 pure)
Weight 0.1624 oz (5.05 g)
Mintage 521,641
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof-Like
Series Uncirculated Set (Proof-Like)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Est. Value $5-$12 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$7.28 CAD
$5.26 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. 50% silver, 50% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above

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