1992 Canada 25 Cents Commemorative Silver Proof: Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's Provincial 25-cent coin depicts the famous lighthouse at Peggy's Cove which used to faithfully beam its fishermen home. This immortalized landmark is anchored into a massive rock, and during the summber becomes Canada's only post office in a lighthouse.

Design

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.

Packaging

1992 (1867-) Canadian 25-Cent Nova Scotia Confederation 125th Anniv/Provincial Quarter Proof Sterling Silver Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint clamshell case

Specifications

Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 6.00
Diameter(mm): 23.88
Finish: Proof