British Columbia's Provincial 25-cent coin depicts the province's great natural beauty, characterized by its coastal mountains and broad coniferous forests. Two killer whales, which are among the thirty-five whale species found in Canadian waters, are portrayed in the foreground.
The obverse design features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 64 years old, wearing a new crown, surrounded by the Latin inscription "ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA". This was the first effigy to be designed by a Canadian, Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
For the 125th Anniversary of Canada's Confederation, twelve new 25-cent obverses were designed (one released each month) honouring the ten provinces and two terroitories.
1992 (1867-) Canadian 25-Cent British Columbia Confederation 125th Anniv/Provincial Quarter Proof Sterling Silver Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint clamshell case
Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 6.00
Diameter(mm): 23.88
Finish: Proof