The Canadian 1970 25 Cent coin features the design of the Bluenose schooner, created by artist Walton C. Pritchard. The schooner represents Canadian maritime history, highlighting the countrys strong connection to the sea. The 1970 25 Cent coin, composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, was part of the last series to include silver before its removal from coinage in the early 1970s.
In 1970, Canada was facing economic pressures, including inflation and the end of silver coinage. The Canadian 1970 25 Cent coin symbolizes a transition in both currency design and the nation’s economic shift away from precious metal coinage, marking a significant moment in Canadas numismatic history.