Is a 1973 Canadian quarter worth anything?

The 1973 25 cent RCMP Mountie quarter is one of the most commonly collected coins in Canada. Unfortunately it is also one of the most misunderstood. While this scarce ‘Large Bust’ variety is valuable, the regular Mountie quarters are worth only 25 cents!

What is special about a 1973 quarter?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1973 D Washington Quarter value at an average of 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $5. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1973, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.

How many 1973 Canadian quarters are there in the world?

Somehow, a run of 1973 Quarters numbering fewer than 10,000 pieces were struck with a die marriage consisting of the 1972 Large Bust obverse with 132 beads. This die marriage, combining the 1972 obverse with 1973 RCMP Centennial reverse, created a rare mule variety coveted by collectors.

What’s the difference between 1973 and 1973 RCMP quarters?

This die marriage, combining the 1972 obverse with 1973 RCMP Centennial reverse, created a rare mule variety coveted by collectors. There are two key diagnostics for differentiating a 1973 Large Bust Quarter from a 1973 Small Bust Quarter.

What does the back of a Canadian quarter look like?

The reverse depicts a 17th-century sailing ship, “La Bonne-Renommée” and the dates 1604–2004. The reverse features a corn poppy coloured red, the first coloured general circulation coin in the world. The second colourized coin in general issue. The colouration is more scratch-resistant.

How much is a queen quarter worth in Canada?

Well, if you have the big bust queen quarter, then it should be worth about 25 dollars Canadian. This all depends though, on a collector wanting that coin at that price of course. If you have a small bust average coin the price will be about face value.