How many 2010 Olympic quarters are there?
There are 10 quarters commemorating Olympic winter sports, 2 quarters commemorating Paralympic winter sports, 2 lucky loonies and 3 quarters celebrating Canada’s favourite Olympic Winter Moments.
What Canadian quarter is most valuable?
The most valuable Canadian Victorian quarters in circulated (XF40) condition are the 1875-H ($4,400), 1889 ($2,100), and 1880-H “Wide 0” ($1,950). The most valuable Victorian Canadian quarters in uncirculated (MS62) condition are the 1875-H ($22,000), the 1887 ($10,400), and the 1889 ($8,900).
Are 2000 Canadian quarters worth anything?
2000 P Caribou Quarter When the Mint started to experiment with nickel-plating steel coins, they printed a little P on the obverse side of these quarters. Not many were released into circulation, making them super rare and worth as much as $10,000.
What is a 2009 Canadian quarter made of?
| 2009 Elizabeth II Twenty Five Cent – Quarter Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mintage: 20,446,000 Content: 94% Steel, 3.8% Copper, 2.2% Nickel Weight: 4.4 Grams Diameter: 23.88 mm | Edge: Reeded Mint: Ottawa Mint, Ottawa, Canada Designer: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor Reverse: Emanual Hahn Engraver: Same as Designer(s) |
Why is the caribou on the Canadian quarter?
The caribou on a 25-cent piece dates back to 1936 when a change in the sovereign’s image on circulation currency prompted the Canadian government to modify the designs on the reverse side of coins as well. The caribou design was created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and was first used in 1937.
When did the Vancouver 2010 Olympic coins come out?
Twelve different quarters, released in 2007, 2008, and 2009, will mark the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. In addition to the quarters, there will be two new dollar coins in circulation by 2010.
Where to see the 2010 National Park quarter?
The Mint held the official launch ceremony three days later on July 29, 2010. For the reverse of this quarter, a view of El Capitan was shown. This massive granite cliff serves as an icon for the park and can be seen from the Yosemite Valley where most visitors spend their time in the park.
When was the first National Park Quarter released?
2010 was the inaugural year for the National Park Quarters and saw the first five strikes of the program released during that year. This included the Hot Springs National Park Quarter, the Yellowstone National Park Quarter, the Yosemite National Park Quarter, the Grand Canyon National Park Quarter and the Mount Hood National Forest Quarter.
What does the Canadian Olympic coin look like?
The 2008 Vancouver 2010 Olympic Loon dollar shows the Canadian Olympic Committee symbol, with the Olympic torch and rings. The 2010 version will show the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic emblem and will NOT include a loon. All Olympic coins will have the coin-release year on the face of the coin and 2010 or the Olympic Rings on the reverse.