1980 Near Beads Canada 25-cents ICCS Certified MS64

1980 Canada 25-cents ICCS Certified MS-64

Near Beads Variety: In the early 1980s, a design change on the 25-cent coin altered the position of the beads along the rim. This variety brings the beads closer to the rim of the coin.

Obverse: Diademed bust of Elizabeth II at 37 years old, facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: A regal caribou, with the denomination between its antlers, country name curving to the left and the date to the right.

Specifications:
Monarch: Elizabeth II
Designer and Engraver: Arnold Machin (obv), Emanuel Hahn (rev)
Composition: 1.00 nickel
Weight: 5.05 g
Diameter: 23.88 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mintage: 76,178,000