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1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents Value

The 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents is a notable die variety from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. This is the first year of issue for the Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents series. A relatively low-mintage year at 10,456,769 struck — scarcer than most Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $8 in lower grades to $100 in top condition — a top-quartile premium issue for the series; composed of nickel (5.05 g).

1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents

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The 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 10,456,769, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and made of nickel. Weighing 5.05 grams, with a diameter of 23.88 mm, and a thickness of 1.61 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.

The obverse is bust of queen elizabeth ii, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right. It reads "ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA". The reverse is a caribou accompanied with the face value and surrounded with the inscription "canada". It reads "CANADA 1974 25 Cents H".

Price by Grade

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60$8.00
63$13.00
65$100.00

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5.05 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Thickness
1.61 mm
Edge
Reeded
Currency
Canadian dollar (1858-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents has a total mintage of 10,456,769.
What is the 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents made of?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents is made of nickel, weighs 5.05 grams, and measures 23.88 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents minted?
The 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How much is a 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents worth?
A 1953 No Shoulder Fold Queen Elizabeth II 25 Cents is valued between $8 and $100, depending on grade and condition.