Item Report
1967 Canadian Centennial Silver Quarter
By: Designer: Alex Colville (Royal Canadian Mint)
Style: Commemorative Coin, Modern Canadian Numismatics
Origin: Canada
Materials: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
Age: 1967
Condition: Very Good (light to moderate circulation wear, not professionally graded)
Value: $4 - $8 USD (silver value and modest collector premium, depending on condition)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'CANADA', '25 CENTS', '1967', designer's initials (not legible in image)
Date: 2025-06-03 07:01:06.487469
Description:
This is a 25-cent coin issued by Canada in 1967 to commemorate the Canadian Centennial. The coin features an image of a bobcat (Lynx canadensis) on the reverse. The lettering 'CANADA 25 CENTS' appears above the animal, and the date '1967' is inscribed at the bottom. These coins were part of a special series designed by Alex Colville to mark the centennial of Canadian Confederation. The coin is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A widely collected commemorative coin from 1967, with modest numismatic value above its silver content. Highly accessible for beginner collectors. The example shown displays some light wear, which is typical of circulated pieces from this period.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light to moderate circulation wear, not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The coin is distinctively identified by the bobcat design, date (1967), and the word 'CANADA', all of which are visible. It's a well-known centennial issue.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The visible design, wear pattern, and inscriptions match authentic 1967 Canadian centennial quarters. There is no indication of forgery; however, without physical examination, a small margin of uncertainty is retained.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Canadian coin, 1967, centennial, silver quarter, Alex Colville, bobcat, numismatics, Canada, commemorative coin
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