# 117 - 1992 Canadian Quarters - Part 1

In 1992, to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint issued twelve different designs representing a familiar scene from each of the twelve provinces and territories of Canada.

This is the first issue of sterling silver twenty-five cent coins since 1919.

Each coin weights 5.9g with silver purity of 92.5% and Proof finish.

It was emitted also, with the same design, a series of twelve nickel coins.

The first one is "New Brunswick" depicting the Oldfield Covered Bridge, spanning Smith Creek. Located in Newtown, the bridge was built in 1910 and was named after a local mill-owner.

The second is "Northwest Territories" depicting an "Inukshuk". It is a sculpture of piled stone used as a place marker, navigational and communication tool used by the people of the Arctic region of North America.

The third is "Newfoundland" depicting a Grandy Dory, one of the most commonly used in Newfoundland.

This series will continue very soon.

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