.12 ozt 1967 Bobcat Bluenose Silver 25¢

This coin is a 1967 Canadian 25-cent "Bobcat" quarter, issued to celebrate the centennial of the Canadian Confederation (1867-1967). The reverse design features a bobcat, in motion, created by artist Alex Colville.

All Canadian coins released in 1967 featured unique animal-themed reverses to mark the centennial.

Some were minted in 80% silver and 20% copper.

Others were minted in 50% silver and 50% copper.

The obverse shows the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Content: .1218 troy oz. fine silver

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Diameter approx.: 23.88 mm

Denomination: 25 cents

Year: 1967

Weight approx.: 5.83 g or 3.7895 g fine silver average

50% is 2.915 g fine silver
80% is 4.664 g fine silver

Purity: 50% or 80% (sold as 65%)

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