CDN 1867-1967 Centennial 25-Cent 80% Silver Coins
Updated August 7, 2026
This auction ended on August 19, 2026.
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| Lot number | 277 |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Vintage Variety Auction + Coins |
| Date | August 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON |
A group of silver 25-cent coins issued by Canada to commemorate the centennial of Confederation. The obverse of each coin features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend ELIZABETH II D G REGINA. The reverse displays a Canadian lynx in profile, a design by Alex Colville, flanked by the inscriptions 25 CENTS, CANADA, and the dual commemorative dates 1867-1967. The pieces are composed of 80% silver with reeded edges. Condition: Circulated. The surfaces show varying levels of wear consistent with light use. Several examples exhibit heavy, mottled toning and tarnish in shades of gold, amber, and dark grey.
