1968 Canadian Quarter

Canadian coin collecting has gotten complicated with all the variety hunting, grading standards, and pricing guides flying around. As someone who has studied Canadian coinage extensively, I learned everything there is to know about these northern neighbors’ coins. Today, I will share it all with you.

The 1968 Quarter

Probably should have led with this section, honestly—1968 marked a transitional year for Canadian coinage as the mint experimented with nickel composition.

What to Look For

• Silver vs. nickel composition
• Mint condition examples
• Die varieties and errors

Collector Value

That’s what makes transitional years endearing to us collectors—the variety and historical significance adds interest beyond face value.