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Canada Colorized Coins

Category:  Thematic & Topical Coins
Owner:  ILJC#70
Last Modified:  10/22/2014
Set Description
My stock of Canada coins with colorized attributes. Set is arranged by denomination, then by year, then alphabetically. Set includes a few duplicates for now; may discard them later. All coins are MS grades unless noted in description (SP, PF). Collection is a blend of circulation strikes, coins from specialty and topical sets, and commemoratives. Unusual items include 3D and glow-in-the dark varieties.


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Item Description
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View Coin 25c 2001P Canada Day CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2001P CANADA DAY NGC MS 68 Gorgeous Canada quarter commemorating Canada Day (theme: Spirit of Canada) with strong strike and super luster. Coin is completely white except for colorized red maple leaf. A few very light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $11.30 on 8/21/14 on eBay from Jane Jacaruso (jhj444). Note: Coin date on label should be 2001P instead of 2001 (labeling error).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.9 mm. Edge Description: Reeded.
Mintage: 96,352. KM# 419
Obverse: Crowned head (Elizabeth II) facing right.
Reverse: Colorized (red) maple leaf at center, children holding hands below.
View Coin 25c 2004P Poppy CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2004 POPPY NGC MS 66 Beautiful Canada colorized poppy quarter with red and black poppy in circle in center of reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for a wide band of light pink, purple, and aqua toning running diagonally from just above and to the right of the poppy almost to the lower left rim. Strike appears strong and luster is full. A few very light contact marks and scratches (mostly on Elizabeth profile) are present commensurate with MS67/67+ grade. Cost: $10.29 on 3/15/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 12 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2004P Poppy CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2004 POPPY NGC MS 67 Beautiful Canada colorized poppy quarter with red and black poppy in circle in center of reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white. Strike appears strong and luster is full. A few very light contact marks and scratches (mostly on Elizabeth profile) are present commensurate with MS67+/68 grade. Cost: $9.72 on 8/4/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 4 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2006P Canadiens CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2006P MONTREAL CANADIENS COLORIZED NGC MS 67 Excellent Canada Montreal Canadiens colorized quarter with strong strike, great luster, and no toning. Coin is completely white except for red, white, and blue Canadiens logo in center of reverse. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Only notable damage are some light scuffs near the date. Cost: $17.61 on 4/7/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only one digit off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2006P Canadiens CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2006P MONTREAL CANADIENS COLORIZED NGC MS 68 Superb Canada Montreal Canadiens colorized quarter with strong strike, great luster, and no toning. Coin is completely white except for red, white, and blue Canadiens logo in center of reverse. Fields are highly polished and nearly prooflike. Contact marks and scratches are essentially nonexistent. Cost: $16.54 on 8/2/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).
View Coin 25c 2006P Santa CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2006P SANTA & REINDEER COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Lovely and interesting Canada Santa and Reindeer quarter (KM#647) from the 2006 Canada Holiday Gift Card with super luster, strong strike, and no toning. Quarter is colorized with Santa's hat and sleigh, Rudolph's nose and bow, and CANADA across top all in dark red. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks and scratches commensurate with grade. Cost: $21.14 on 8/18/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.43 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: 99,258.
Orientation: Medal. Edge: Reeded.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Colorized Santa in sled led by Rudolph; date to right, country above, and denomination below.
View Coin 25c 2006P Santa CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2006P SANTA & REINDEER COLORIZED NGC MS 67 Lovely and interesting colorized Canada Santa and Reindeer quarter (KM#647) from the 2006 Canada Holiday Gift Card with super luster, strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks and scratches commensurate with grade. Cost: $19.47 on 10/5/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only 4 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.43 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: 99,258.
Orientation: Medal. Edge: Reeded. Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right.
Reverse: Santa in sled led by Rudolph; date to right, country above, and denomination below; Santa's hat and sleigh, Rudolph's nose and bow, and CANADA across top all in dark red.
View Coin 25c 2007 Birthday CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2007 BIRTHDAY COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Lovely and interesting Canada colorized quarter (KM#638) from the 2007 Canada Birthday Card Gift Set with amazing prooflike luster, strong strike, and no toning. Reverse is decorated with red, blue, and yellow balloons. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $20.43 on 8/24/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only 3 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.43 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: 24,531.
Medal orientation, beaded obverse border, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated with Color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Colorized balloons, CANADA above, denomination and date below.
View Coin 25c 2007 Wedding CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2007 WEDDING COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Lovely and interesting Canada colorized quarter (KM#637) from the 2007 Canada Wedding Gift Set with amazing prooflike luster, strong strike, and no toning. Reverse is decorated with a beautiful bouquet of roses in multiple shades of red, green, and brown. A few very light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS67 grade (undergraded). Cost: $16.14 on 8/20/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.43 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: 10,318
Medal orientation, beaded obverse border, reeded edge. Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right.
Reverse: Colorized rose bouquet, CANADA above, denomination & date below.
View Coin 25c 2008 Poppy CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2008 POPPY NGC MS 66 Beautiful Canada colorized Armistice centennial quarter with red and black poppy in circle in center of reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for a wide band of light pink and aqua toning running diagonally from just below and to the left of the poppy to the upper right rim. Strike is strong and luster is full. Very light contact marks and scratches are present (mostly on Elizabeth profile) commensurate with MS66/67 grade. Cost: $11.94 on 3/15/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 6 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2008 Poppy CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2008 POPPY NGC MS 67 Beautiful Canada colorized Armistice centennial quarter with red and black poppy in a gray circle in center of reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for a wide band of light pink and aqua toning running nearly horizontally from right rim through poppy design to halfway between poppy and left rim. Strike is strong and luster is full. Very light contact marks and scratches are present (mostly on Elizabeth profile) commensurate with grade. Cost: $11.09 on 7/28/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 23 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2008 Poppy CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2008 POPPY NGC MS 67 Beautiful Canada colorized Armistice centennial quarter with red and black poppy in a gray circle in center of reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for a wide band of light pink and aqua toning running nearly vertically from upper rim through poppy design to halfway between poppy and lower rim. Strike is strong and luster is full. Very light contact marks and scratches are present (mostly on Elizabeth profile) commensurate with grade. Cost: $9.42 on 7/28/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 22 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2010 Congratulations CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 CONGRATULATIONS! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 PL Gorgeous and interesting Canada Congratulations! colorized quarter (KM#990) from the 2010 Congratulations Gift Card Set with amazing prooflike luster, very strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks on obverse commensurate with MS66 grade, reverse is essentially flawless. Cost: $11.72 on 10/3/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is 9 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: N/A.
Medal orientation, beaded borders, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-like brilliant uncirculated with color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Red, green, blue, and yellow stars and spotted red fireburst rings.
View Coin 25c 2010 Congratulations CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 CONGRATULATIONS! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 PL Gorgeous and interesting Canada Congratulations! colorized quarter (KM#990) from the 2010 Congratulations Gift Card Set with amazing prooflike luster, very strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks commensurate with grade. Cost: $17.15 on 5/30/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only two digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: N/A.
Medal orientation, beaded borders, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-like brilliant uncirculated with color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Red, green, blue, and yellow stars and spotted red fireburst rings.
View Coin 25c 2010 Congratulations CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 CONGRATULATIONS! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 PL Gorgeous and interesting Canada Congratulations! colorized quarter (KM#990) from the 2010 Congratulations Gift Card Set with amazing prooflike luster, very strong strike, and no toning. Reverse is decorated with red, green, blue, and yellow stars and spotted red fireburst rings. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks commensurate with grade. Cost: $10.73 on 8/22/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only two digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Mintage: N/A.
Medal orientation, beaded borders, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated with Color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right.
View Coin 25c 2010 Forever CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 FOREVER! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Gorgeous and interesting Canada Forever! colorized quarter (KM#993) from the 2010 Forever! Gift Card Set (7 coins) with great prooflike luster, strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks commensurate with grade. Cost: $11.47 on 10/4/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.43 grams. Diameter: 23.9 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mintage: N/A.
Orientation: Medal. Finish: Proof-like brilliant uncirculated with color. Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right.
Reverse: Pink heart and 3 roses with red ribbons, date and denomination below.
View Coin 25c 2010 Happy Birthday CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 PL Gorgeous Canada "Happy Birthday" colorized quarter (KM#989) from the 2010 Happy Birthday Gift Card Set with amazing prooflike luster, very strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions are a few very light contact marks commensurate with MS67 grade. Cost: $11.22 on 10/3/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is 11 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.9 mm. Mintage: N/A.
Medal orientation, beaded borders, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-like brilliant uncirculated with color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Purple gift box with a yellow bow, denomination and date below.
View Coin 25c 2010 Happy Birthday CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! COLORIZED NGC MS 66 PL Gorgeous Canada "Happy Birthday" colorized quarter (KM#989) from the 2010 Happy Birthday Gift Card Set with amazing prooflike luster, very strong strike, and no toning. Only detractions appear to be a few very light contact marks commensurate with grade. Cost: $14.18 on 6/27/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only 4 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.40 grams. Diameter: 23.9 mm. Mintage: N/A.
Medal orientation, beaded borders, reeded edge. Finish: Proof-like brilliant uncirculated with color.
Obverse: Elizabeth II effigy facing right. Reverse: Purple gift box with a yellow bow, denomination and date below.
View Coin 25c 2010 Poppies CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2010 END OF WWII 65TH ANNIV. POPPIES - COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Beautiful Canada quarter commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II with colorized red and black poppies. Coin is completely white except for colorized areas. Strike is strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $17.51 on 4/17/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only one digit off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2011 Orca CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 ORCA WHALE COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Interesting Canada colorized orca whale quarter with blue semicircle next to whale representing ocean environment. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some light splotchy green and purple toning around the perimeter of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS65/66 grade. Cost: $10.01 on 11/13/12 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.4000 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Edge Description: Reeded.
Orientation: Medal alignment. Series Identifier: KM#1170a (2011 only). Mintage: 6,250,000.
Obverse: Bust right (Elizabeth II). Reverse: Stylized orca whale next to blue semicircle, date and denomination below.
View Coin 25c 2011 Orca CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 ORCA WHALE COLORIZED NGC MS 67 Interesting Canada colorized orca whale quarter with blue semicircle next to whale representing ocean environment. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some light splotchy green, pink, and purple toning around the perimeter of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS66/67 grade. Cost: $11.30 on 5/14/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Composition: Nickel-plated steel. Weight: 4.4000 grams. Diameter: 23.88 mm. Edge Description: Reeded.
Orientation: Medal alignment. Series Identifier: KM#1170a (2011 only). Mintage: 6,250,000.
Obverse: Bust right (Elizabeth II). Reverse: Stylized orca whale next to blue semicircle, date and denomination below.
View Coin 25c 2011 Peregrine Falcon CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 PEREGRINE FALCON COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Interesting Canada colorized peregrine falcon quarter with yellow sun rising above falcon on reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some wild light purple and green toning around the arc of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS65/66 grade. Cost: $11.29 on 10/26/12 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Image is a stock photo provided by seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only 13 digits off of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2011 Peregrine Falcon CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 PEREGRINE FALCON COLORIZED NGC MS 67 Excellent Canada colorized peregrine falcon quarter with yellow sun rising above falcon on reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some wild light purple, red, and green toning around the arc of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS66 grade. Cost: $11.29 on 2/21/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only one digit off of actual coin.

Release date: March 2012. Mintage: 6,250,000.
Reverse: Peregrine Falcon with a sun-like circle of bright yellow color above wing.
View Coin 25c 2011 Peregrine Falcon CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 PEREGRINE FALCON COLORIZED NGC GEM UNCIRCULATED Excellent Canada colorized peregrine falcon quarter with yellow sun rising above falcon on reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some wild light purple, red, and green rainbow toning around the arc of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $4.19 on 8/20/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only one digit off of actual coin.

Release date: March 2012. Mintage: 6,250,000.
Reverse: Peregrine falcon with a sun-like circle of bright yellow color above wing.
View Coin 25c 2011 Wood Bison CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 WOOD BISON COLORIZED NGC MS 66 Interesting Canada colorized wood bison quarter with green sun rising over bison on reverse. Coin is otherwise completely white except for some light splotchy toning around the arc of the sun. Strike appears strong and luster is full. Light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS65/66 grade. Cost: $10.29 on 11/12/12 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Image is a stock photo provided by seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only one digit off of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2011 Wood Bison CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2011 WOOD BISON COLORIZED NGC MS 67 Interesting Canada colorized Wood Bison quarter with no toning, prooflike luster, and strong strike. Several light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with MS66/67 grade (possibly overgraded). Cost: $12.70 on 2/4/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only five digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2012 Brock CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2012 WAR OF 1812-ISAAC BROCK COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC MS 66 Interesting Canada colorized War of 1812 - Isaac Brock First Releases quarter with red maple leaf on reverse. Coin is completely white (except for maple leaf) with prooflike luster and strong strike. Several light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $5.72 on 1/24/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).
View Coin 25c 2012 Brock CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2012 WAR OF 1812-ISAAC BROCK COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC MS 67 Interesting Canada colorized War of 1812 - Isaac Brock First Releases quarter with red maple leaf on reverse. Coin is completely white (except for maple leaf) with prooflike luster and strong strike. A few light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $14.19 on 3/30/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only one digit off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2012 Tecumseh CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2012 WAR OF 1812 - TECUMSEH COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC MS 67 Interesting Canada colorized War of 1812 - Tecumseh First Releases quarter with red maple leaf on reverse. Coin is completely white (except for maple leaf) with prooflike luster and strong strike. A few light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $16.59 on 7/21/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).
View Coin 25c 2013 De Salaberry CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2013 WAR OF 1812-DE SALABERRY COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC MS 66 Outstanding Canada non-colorized War of 1812 - Charles de Salaberry First Releases quarter with red maple leaf on reverse. Coin is completely white (except for maple leaf) with prooflike luster and very strong strike. A few light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $5.17 on 9/5/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only five digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25C 2013 Prickly Pear Cactus SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2013 PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC SP 69 Superb colorized Canada prickly pear cactus specimen quarter (first issue of the Beauty Magnified series) with no toning, prooflike luster on devices, and very strong strike. Reverse is completely colorized except for rim. Obverse surfaces are equivalent to a reverse proof with mirrored devices and frosty fields and mottoes. Vertical striation is present in obverse fields producing a matte-like finish. Coin appears to be essentially flawless. Cost: $21.06 on 8/7/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins).

Mintage: 17,500. Weight: 12.61 grams. Diameter: 35 mm. Composition: Nickel-plated steel.
Edge: plain. Finish: Specimen with color.

Complete Certificate Text:

Canada in Bloom

Flowers appeared on Earth about 130 million years ago—and their arrival was dramatic, transforming a monochromatic world of green ferns and cone-bearing trees into a rainbow of colour. Much more than good looks, flowers are critical to life on Earth. They grow on almost 90% of Earth’s 260,000 known vascular plant species. In Canada alone, some 4,000 different species of flowers burst into bloom every year from east to west—even on the northernmost tundra during the brief Arctic summer.

A cactus close-up

When people think of Canada, rarely will a cactus come to mind; but cacti do indeed grow in the land of snow and ice. Of Canada’s few winter-hardy cacti, the eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) is of particular interest because it can only be found in one location—Point Pelee in Ontario, the nation’s southernmost point with the sandy habitat, sunshine and warmth necessary for its growth.

The eastern prickly pear is a low-spreading cactus with large, round pads that are covered with long, sharp spines and tiny, hard-to-see barbs. Its name is inspired by its green, pear-shaped fruit that turn red as they ripen in autumn. From June to August, the eastern prickly pear is also covered with large, yellow and orangey-red flowers that are so attractive people take the cactus home to plant in their own gardens. This practice, plus habitat loss are the greatest threats to this endangered plant.

Cacti are often viewed as troublesome weeds, but they are important to the overall health of ecosystems. They prevent soil erosion during droughts or heavy grazing, and conserve moisture from rain and snow. Cacti provide food for a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, gophers, squirrels and deer. First Nations people were also known to eat the eastern prickly pear’s fruit and to use its spines for fishing, and its juice to preserve the designs they painted on wood and buckskins.
View Coin 25c 2013 QE II 60th SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2013 CANADA Colorized QUEEN ELIZABETH II CORONATION - 60TH ANNIV NGC SP 69 Superb Canada First Releases crown-sized specimen quarter commemorating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation with a colorized picture of the queen standing in front of a portrait of Queen Victoria during her reign. Coin has no toning, prooflike luster on devices, and very strong strike. Surfaces are equivalent to a reverse proof with mirrored devices and frosty fields and mottoes. Coin appears to be essentially flawless except for a couple of minute strike imperfections. Cost: $20.27 on 12/30/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only 38 digits off of that of actual coin.

Mintage: 15,000; Weight: 12.61 grams; Diameter: 35.00 mm; Composition: copper-nickel; Edge: plain; Finish: specimen with color
View Coin 25c 2013 Secord CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2013 WAR OF 1812-LAURA SECORD COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC MS 66 Outstanding white Canada War of 1812 - Laura Secord First Releases quarter with red maple leaf on reverse. Coin is completely white (except for maple leaf) with prooflike luster and very strong strike. A few light contact marks and scratches are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $8.75 on 12/2/13 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is only nine digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 25c 2013 Tylosaurus SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2013 TYLOSAURUS PEMBINENSIS NGC SP 69 Superb colorized Canada Tylosaurus Pembinensis glow-in-the-dark specimen quarter (issued as part of the Prehistoric Animals series) with no toning, prooflike luster on devices, and very strong strike. Surfaces are equivalent to a reverse proof with mirrored devices and frosty fields and mottoes. Vertical striation is present in fields on both sides producing a matte-like finish. Coin appears to be essentially flawless. Cost: $23.38 on 5/30/14 on eBay from Ehab Omar (ehab661).

Mintage: 30,000. Weight: 12.61 grams. Diameter: 35 mm. Composition: copper-nickel.
Edge: plain. Finish: specimen with color.

Complete Certificate Text:

Prehistoric Terror of the Sea: Tylosaurus pembinensis

Millions of years ago, a vast inland sea covered the centre of the North American continent, from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico. This Western Interior Seaway teemed with strange and amazing beasts. The king of these wonders was the mosasaur Tylosaurus—a superpredator that was one of the most massive creatures ever to live in the sea. This creature, which is not a dinosaur, is closely related to snakes and Komodo dragons.

Distinguished by its long, knob-like snout (Tylosaurus means “knob lizard”), this killing machine was equipped with two sets of teeth–one set in its jaw and one on its palate—and a “double-jointed” jaw that gave it an extra-large bite. It would propel its 13-meter (43-foot) body through the water with the undulations of its crescent-shaped tail and four flippers. Its massive head and teeth allowed it to devour anything in its path: sharks, fish, other mosasaurs, sea birds, and maybe the squid-like ammonites.

The first specimens of Tylosaurus were discovered by American palaeontologists Edward D. Cope and Othniel C. Marsh in the 1860s and 1870s in Kansas. A century later, palaeontologists in Manitoba unearthed the fossil of a colossal Tylosaurus-like animal that had died 80 million years ago. This specimen was the largest ever found in Canada. While this creature closely resembled Tylosaurus, some slight physical differences hinted that its exact relationship to this animal would remain the subject of scholarly discussion for some time. Then in 1988, vertebrate palaeontologist Dr. Elizabeth Nicholls of Alberta’s Royal Tyrell Museum named the creature Hainosaurus pembinensis, now renamed Tylosaurus pembinensis, for the Manitoba rock formation in which it was discovered.

This Canadian Tylosaurus, who became known around the world as “Bruce,” was approximately 13 meters (43 feet) long. Excavators were able to uncover about 70% of its original bones, making for a relatively complete skeleton. Tylosaurus “Bruce” pembinensis now resides at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, Manitoba.
View Coin 25c 2014 Pintail Duck SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 25C 2014 PINTAIL DUCK COLORIZED-FIRST RELEASES NGC SP 69 Superb colorized Canada Pintail Duck specimen quarter (issued as part of the Birds of Canada series) with no toning, prooflike luster on devices, and very strong strike. Surfaces are equivalent to a reverse proof with mirrored devices and frosty fields and mottoes. Vertical striation is present in fields on both sides producing a matte-like finish. A few very light contact marks are present commensurate with grade. Cost: $22.90 on 7/12/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is 35 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: copper-nickel. Weight: 12.61 grams. Diameter: 35 mm. Mintage: 17,500.
Edge: serrated. Finish: specimen with color.
View Coin 50C 2010 Daspletosaurus SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 50C 2010 DASPLETOSAURUS NGC SP 68 Interesting Canada Daspletosaurus specimen hologram half dollar. Coin appears to be defect-free; could easily have graded MS69. Cost: $18.83 on 3/3/12 on eBay from John Maben Rare Coins / Shannon Dotson (moderncoinmart). Note: Image is a stock photo provided by the seller of an equivalent coin.
View Coin 50c 2011 Gifts SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 50C 2011 GIFTS FROM SANTA NGC SP 69 RD Interesting Canada Holiday Theme specimen hologram half dollar (2011 theme: Gifts From Santa). Holograms are Santa in sled with reindeer flying over his North Pole home and Santa mapping his route with a globe. Coin is full copper red in all but hologram area. Elizabeth II image exhibits full reverse proof finish. Only detractions are a couple of light contact marks and scratches on Elizabeth II profile. Cost: $16.00 on 4/14/12 on eBay from Doug McClellan (vista_coins).
View Coin 50c 2011 Gifts SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 50C 2011 GIFTS FROM SANTA NGC SP 69 RD Interesting Canada Holiday Theme specimen hologram half dollar (2011 theme: Gifts From Santa). Holograms are Santa in sled with reindeer flying over his North Pole home and Santa mapping his route with a globe. Coin is full copper red in all but hologram area. Elizabeth II image exhibits full reverse proof finish. Only detractions are a couple of very light contact marks on Elizabeth II profile and a tiny scratch in the left obverse field. Cost: $15.49 on 4/14/12 on eBay from John Zabecki (jormaka).
View Coin 50c 2013 Snowman SP CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 50C 2013 3D SNOWMAN NGC SP 69 Lovely Canada Holiday Theme specimen hologram half dollar (2013 theme: 3D Snowman). Holograms are 2 children assembling snowman and completed snowman standing erect with children, sled, and dog. Coin mimics a reverse proof (except for hologram area) with frosty fields and mirror finish on mottoes and device (Elizabeth II). there is also some light pink and green iridescent toning on Elizabeth's cheek and forehead. Only detractions are a couple of very light contact marks and scratches on Elizabeth II profile. Cost: $19.75 on 1/1/14 on eBay from Modern Coin Mart (mcm). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photo is only 13 digits off of that of actual coin.
View Coin 50c 2013 Swallowtail PF CANADA - 1968 TO DATE 50C 2013 TIGER SWALLOWTAIL SILVERED - COLORIZED NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO Superb Canada Tiger Swallowtail large proof half dollar (minted as part the Butterflies of Canada series) with very strong strike. super luster, and no toning. Coin appears to be essentially flawless. Obverse devices and all legends and mottoes are very frosty. Cost: $21.11 on 5/29/14 on eBay from E_Coins (e_coins). Note: Images are stock photos provided by the seller of an equivalent coin. Certification number of coin in photos is 23 digits off of that of actual coin.

Composition: silver-plated copper. Diameter: 42 mm. Weight: 33.22 g. Edge: serrated. Mintage: 20,000.
Obverse: effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Reverse: colorized tiger swallowtail and dandelion flower.

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