Help need on Canadian coin

danglen

I have a cutomer that just came into the store with a Canadian 25 Cent piece, minted in 2003. There is a "P" under the image of the Queen. Can anyone please tell me what the "P" stands for?

Spinynorman

It designates that they are plated coins.

danglen

Thanks for the quick reply. My customer is spending bunches of money while he waits for an answer

Coincracker

It's kinda nice to have this resource at your finger tips, isn't it.

WorldTypeSet

As Spiny said, P = Plated.

For cents: A thin coating of nickel then copper is plated onto a steel core.

For 5 cents through 50 cents: A thin coating of nickel, then copper, then nickel again is plated onto a steel core.

SYRACUSIAN

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You should have told us. Next time we'll take our time for the reply.