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1988 Issue
1988
Nickel
0.163 oz
.9999 pure
0.163 oz
175,259 minted
25 cents CAD
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25 cents 1988 - Proof

1988

A 1988.9999 nickel 25 cents weighing 0.163 oz (5.07g), 23.88 mm diameter. Reverse: Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above. Mintage: 175,259. Proof finish.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.163 oz (5.07 g)
Mintage 175,259
Denomination 25 cents
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof
Series Proof Set
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Est. Value $1-$3 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
23.88 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Nickel.
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Collector Research Notes

Caribou head facing left; 25 CENTS below, CANADA above

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