1944 Canadian 25-Cent (Quarter) Value Guide
What is a 1944 Canadian quarter worth? Full price guide by grade — circulated examples at silver melt (~$16.46 CAD), MS-65 at $400–$600, MS-67 at $3,000–$5,000+. Melt value, die states, toning premiums, and Specimen rarity. All values in CAD as of February 2026.
Most circulated 1944 Canadian quarters are worth $16.50–$22.00 CAD — effectively their silver content at current prices. In top Gem grades, values climb to $400–$600 at MS-65 and $3,000–$5,000+ at MS-67.
- Circulated (G4–VF20):$16.50–$22.00 — silver melt floor
- Extremely Fine (EF-40):$25.00–$30.00
- About Uncirculated (AU-50):$35.00–$45.00
- Uncirculated (MS-60):$50.00–$65.00
- Choice Uncirculated (MS-63):$100.00–$130.00
- Gem Uncirculated (MS-65):$400.00–$600.00
- Superb Gem (MS-66):$800–$1,200
- MS-67 (Condition Census):$3,000–$5,000+
Found in a drawer or coin roll? All 1944 Canadian quarters are 80% silver — every example carries a hard melt floor of approximately $16.46 CAD (based on ~$109.81 CAD per troy oz silver spot, February 2026) regardless of wear. Coin looks shiny or mirror-like? A genuine 1944 Specimen (SP) strike is an extreme rarity requiring professional authentication by PCGS or ICCS — a brilliant appearance is far more likely to indicate a well-preserved business strike or a cleaned coin. Is it silver? Yes — all 1944 Canadian quarters are 80% silver (0.1500 troy oz ASW), making every example a meaningful silver holding at current spot prices. All values in CAD. See full grade-by-grade value chart →
The 1944 Canadian 25-cent piece is a World War II-era silver coin struck exclusively at the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa. It belongs to the George VI "IND:IMP" series — named for the Latin title ET IND:IMP: ("and Emperor of India") encircling the obverse, a designation removed after Indian independence in 1947. While sister denominations like the 5-cent piece underwent dramatic wartime composition changes to conserve strategic nickel, the 25-cent denomination maintained its .800 fine silver standard throughout the conflict. The 1944 issue is a single-design, single-composition coin with no major catalogued die varieties — the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins records it as a "clean year" — yet die state quality and original toning drive meaningful premiums in upper Mint State grades. With a mintage exceeding 7.2 million, circulated examples are abundant; genuine Gem Uncirculated survivors are not. For the complete denomination price history across all years, see our Canadian Quarter Value Guide.
1944 Canadian 25-cent coin: obverse featuring King George VI (uncrowned portrait by T.H. Paget) with the Latin legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:, and reverse featuring the Caribou head design by Emanuel Hahn with the date 1944 to the right of the Caribou.
1944 Canadian Quarter Composition & Melt Value
Alloy Composition
The 1944 quarter is struck in Standard Canadian Silver — an alloy of 800 parts silver to 200 parts copper per 1,000 (800 millesimal fineness, also written as .800 fine). Canada adopted this standard in 1920, reducing from British Sterling (.925) purity in order to lower coinage costs following World War I. The 20% copper component increases hardness and abrasion resistance, extending the coin's circulation life — a practical priority for wartime currency circulating at high velocity through a booming industrial economy. The copper content means .800 silver is slightly less liquid on the bullion market than .999 fine or .925 Sterling, and "junk silver" lots of these coins typically trade at a modest discount to spot to account for refining costs.
Silver Content & Melt Value (February 2026)
Each 1944 Canadian quarter contains 0.1500 troy ounces of silver (Actual Silver Weight / ASW), calculated as: 5.83 grams total weight × 0.80 silver purity ≈ 4.665 grams of fine silver.
Based on a silver spot price of approximately $109.81 CAD per troy ounce (approximately $3.53 CAD per gram) as reported by SilverPrice.org and AU Bullion Canada in February 2026, the approximate melt value of a single 1944 quarter is:
Melt Value ≈ $16.46 CAD (February 2026)
This figure establishes the absolute price floor for any 1944 quarter regardless of surface condition. As of February 2026, even a heavily worn G-4 example is worth approximately $16.50 in silver — a figure that dwarfs the coin's $0.25 face value and has effectively collapsed the numismatic premium for grades below EF-40. The high silver price also means lower-grade examples are being steadily removed from the collector ecosystem and sent to refiners, a Gresham's Law effect that slowly reduces the available population of circulated specimens.
⚠️ Melting Canadian Coins Is Illegal
The Currency Act of Canada prohibits the melting, breaking, or defacing of current Canadian coinage. Selling coins as "junk silver" for bullion purposes through a dealer is permissible, but individual melting by private parties is not.
Magnetic Properties
The 1944 quarter is non-magnetic (diamagnetic). Its composition of silver and copper — neither of which is ferromagnetic — means a magnet will not attract it. This provides a reliable, instant authentication test: if a coin labelled as a 1944 Canadian quarter clings to a magnet, it is not a genuine .800 silver example. Modern Canadian quarters struck on plated-steel planchets are strongly magnetic; the 1944 silver issue is not. This also helps distinguish 1944 quarters from later nickel-composition issues when coins are mixed in a collection.
1944 Canadian Quarter Value Chart by Grade
The following values represent retail market prices in Canadian Dollars (CAD) as of February 2026, synthesized from current precious metal floors, certified auction records, and dealer listing data. Grades follow the Sheldon scale as adapted by Canadian grading standards (ICCS/Charlton). With a mintage exceeding 7.2 million, the 1944 quarter is plentiful in circulated grades; wartime high-velocity circulation, however, means truly Mint State examples are statistically rarer than depression-era coins that sat idle.
1944 Canadian Quarter — Business Strike (Circulation)
| Grade | Condition Description | Retail Value (CAD) | Market Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Heavily worn; Caribou outline visible but flat; legend readable; rim distinct | $16.50–$17.00 | Bullion value only. Price tracks silver spot directly. |
| VG-8 | Major details worn flat; King's ear and Caribou's eye visible; date clear | $16.50–$17.50 | Bullion value. Collected only as a hole-filler or for metal content. |
| F-12 | Hair details worn smooth; Caribou neck fur visible but weak | $17.00–$18.50 | Slight premium ($1–$2) over melt for decent eye appeal. |
| VF-20 | Moderate wear; King's ear detail clear; antlers distinct but rounded | $19.00–$22.00 | Standard circulated grade from old collections. |
| EF-40 | Light wear on high points only (eyebrow, shoulder); mint luster in protected areas | $25.00–$30.00 | Entry point for serious collectors; numismatic premium begins separating from bullion value here. |
| AU-50 | Trace wear on highest points only; 50%+ original mint luster intact | $35.00–$45.00 | "Slider" grade. Often confused with Uncirculated by novices. Distinct from MS by friction on eyebrow. |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated; no wear, but may have heavy bag marks, dull luster, or poor eye appeal | $50.00–$65.00 | Base Uncirculated. Value driven by preservation quality, not just absence of wear. |
| MS-62 | Better eye appeal; fewer contact marks; stronger strike than MS-60 | $70.00–$90.00 | Balanced grade offering quality without the Gem price tag. See ICCS MS-62 dealer listing for market reference. |
| MS-63 | Strong luster; minimal contact marks in focal areas | $100.00–$130.00 | Investment-grade entry point. Good market liquidity. |
| MS-64 | Excellent cartwheel luster; very few marks; sharp strike | $180.00–$240.00 | High demand; becoming scarce. See ICCS MS-64 certified example at Colonial Acres. |
| MS-65 | Superior eye appeal; virtually mark-free; full strike; blazing undisturbed luster | $400.00–$600.00 | Condition rarity. Heritage World Coin Auctions (Dec 2025) records ~$340 USD (~$460 CAD) for typical MS-65 examples. Prices fluctuate with toning and grading service. |
| MS-66 | Virtually flawless surfaces; no imperfections visible to the naked eye; full sharp strike | $800–$1,200 | Rare. Values vary by eye appeal and original toning. The quarter's large surface area increases bag mark exposure relative to smaller denominations at this grade. |
| MS-67 | The finest known tier; essentially perfect surfaces with blazing full luster | $3,000–$5,000+ | Extreme rarity. Combined PCGS/NGC census likely numbers fewer than 10–20 examples. Registry Set collectors drive aggressive bidding at this level. |
Grade comparison — left: heavily circulated 1944 quarter (G-4) worth its silver melt value; right: Gem Uncirculated (MS-65) example with full cartwheel luster and sharp Caribou detail. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
ℹ️ The Silver Floor Effect (February 2026)
With silver at approximately $109.81 CAD per troy oz, the intrinsic metal value of a 1944 quarter (~$16.46 CAD) now dwarfs its $0.25 face value and swallows the numismatic premium for grades G-4 through VF-20. In this price environment, grades below EF-40 function as commodity investments that track silver prices rather than as numismatic collectibles. Grades EF-40 and above are where meaningful collector premiums begin to separate from bullion value. Certified MS-64+ examples remain eagerly sought by Registry Set collectors and retain strong demand independent of silver spot prices.
1944 Canadian Quarter — Specimen (SP) Strikes
During World War II, the Royal Canadian Mint did not sell public Specimen sets in the manner of later decades. However, a very limited number of Specimen (SP) coins were struck for official archival purposes, museum records, or presentation to dignitaries. These differ fundamentally from business strikes in their visual character and represent some of the greatest rarities in the 1944 quarter market.
| Finish | Visual Characteristics | SP-65 | SP-67 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen (SP) | Satin or matte finish (not cartwheel luster); squared, sharp rims; razor-crisp strike; fundamentally different appearance from business strikes | — | $5,000–$8,000+ | Extreme rarity. No broad market population data available. Must be authenticated by PCGS or ICCS. SP-67 estimate is comparative: a certified 1944 5-cent SP-67 is documented at $4,800 CAD; a quarter SP is estimated to exceed this value due to the denomination's greater collector depth. |
⚠️ Specimen Authentication Warning
Many sellers incorrectly label polished, Proof-Like-appearing, or simply well-preserved business strike coins as "Specimen." A genuine 1944 Specimen must be authenticated by a major third-party grading service (PCGS or ICCS). Do not pay Specimen premiums for any raw (unslabbed) coin, regardless of how brilliant or unusual it appears.
Values in CAD represent typical retail market prices as of February 2026. For the NGC World Coin Price Guide for Canadian 25 Cents KM 35, see the full series data. Complete denomination history available at our Canadian Quarter Value Guide.
Most Valuable 1944 Canadian Quarter Varieties
The 1944 Canadian quarter is what numismatists call a "clean year." The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins lists no major die varieties for this issue — no overdates, doubled dies, mint mark variants, or composition variants exist. Unlike the 1947 quarter (Maple Leaf and Dot varieties) or the 1948 issue, the 1944 production run was remarkably consistent. Value above standard market prices is therefore driven by three factors: original toning, die state quality, and the extreme rarity of the Specimen finish. Debunking two common myths: there is no recognized "Large 4" variety for the 1944 Canadian quarter (that designation applies to an unrelated Indian coin), and all 1944 Canadian quarters are .800 silver — no wrong-metal composition variants are recognized by Charlton for this year.
1. Original Toning: The Highest-Value Variable in Upper Grades
Beyond the technical grade, the aesthetic character of the silver surface is the single most powerful value multiplier for a 1944 quarter in Mint State grades.
- Rainbow Toning (Premium): Coins stored in sulfur-containing paper envelopes from the 1940s frequently develop concentric rings of color — russet, emerald, gold, and violet. A 1944 quarter with vibrant, undisturbed original rainbow toning can sell for 2x to 3x the standard price for its grade. For example, an MS-64 coin (normally $180–$240 CAD) could reach $500 CAD if it possesses spectacular original toning.
- Blast White (Standard or Suspect): A brilliant, untoned coin is desirable but often indicates that the coin was dipped (chemically stripped) or stored in a bank roll. Dipped coins are technically "Details — Cleaned" and carry a significant discount.
- Artificial Toning (No Premium): Not all colorful coins are original. Experienced collectors and graders distinguish the even, concentric rings of natural envelope toning from the blotchy, unnatural appearance of artificially induced color. Artificially toned coins carry no premium and may be penalized.
Toning value comparison — left: blast-white MS-64 at standard value; right: the same grade with original rainbow toning showing concentric rings of russet, gold, green, and violet (2x–3x premium potential). (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
2. Die State: Early vs. Late Die Quality
Heavy wartime production schedules meant dies were used for extended runs, creating a meaningful quality spectrum within the same nominal grade. Three states are recognized:
- Early Die State (EDS): Sharp, crisp detail on the Caribou fur texture and King's hair; minimal or absent ghosting (see below); relatively proof-like fields from a fresh die face. EDS coins command a premium in MS-65+ grades.
- Mid Die State (MDS): Standard strike quality; normal metal flow lines; the typical example encountered in the market.
- Late Die State (LDS): Mushy, merged details on the Caribou neck fur and antlers; "orange peel" surface texture; heavy ghosting; die deterioration spreading toward the rims. LDS coins at high grades carry a discount relative to EDS examples.
3. The "Ghosting" Phenomenon
The most common anomaly on 1944 quarters is ghosting — a faint, ghost-like outline of King George VI's profile visible in the reverse fields behind the Caribou, or conversely, the Caribou's silhouette faintly appearing on the King's cheek. Ghosting results from the high relief of the George VI obverse die requiring significant metal flow that distorts the opposite face of the planchet during striking.
In grades MS-65 and above, ghosting is treated as a detractor by grading services and advanced collectors. An Early Die State coin with no ghosting commands a premium over an otherwise equal coin showing visible ghosting, because clean fields signal a fresh-die strike that captured the full sharpness of both designs.
Die state comparison — left: Early Die State (EDS) with sharp antler tines and clean reverse fields, no ghosting (premium value at MS-65+); right: Late Die State (LDS) showing mushy Caribou neck fur and a faint ghost outline of the King's portrait in the reverse field (discounted). (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
ℹ️ Die Polish Lines vs. Cleaning Scratches
Frequent die polishing during heavy wartime production creates raised parallel lines (die polish striae) across a coin's fields. These are raised on the coin surface (because they were incuse on the die) and are normal manufacturing artifacts — they do not count as cleaning. Cleaning scratches, by contrast, are incuse — cut into the coin's surface by abrasive contact. An experienced grader can tell the difference immediately; die polish lines carry no grade penalty, while cleaning scratches result in a permanent "Details — Cleaned" designation.
1944 Canadian Quarter Identification Guide
Use this 30-second checklist to confirm you have a genuine 1944 Canadian quarter and to assess its finish, die state, and quality tier before deciding whether to pursue grading.
30-Second Identification Checklist
Monarch Check: The obverse shows a mature male portrait facing left, uncrowned, with a clean neck truncation. This is King George VI as sculpted by British artist Thomas Humphrey Paget. The portrayal is dignified and slightly austere — suited to wartime gravity. Post-1952 Canadian quarters feature Queen Elizabeth II, whose portrait faces right; if your coin shows a female profile facing right, you have a different reign entirely.
Legend Check: The full obverse inscription reads GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: The critical dating marker for pre-1948 issues is the abbreviation ET IND:IMP: ("and Emperor of India"). If this abbreviation is absent, the coin belongs to the post-independence 1948 or later sub-series. Its presence on a 1944 coin is not itself a variety — it is simply the standard state for all 1937–1947 George VI quarters.
Reverse Check: The reverse features a large Caribou head facing left with impressive antlers, designed by Canadian sculptor Emanuel Otto Hahn. The denomination 25 CENTS appears at the top field, CANADA at the bottom field, and the date 1944 to the right of the Caribou head. If the reverse shows a different design, you have a different Canadian coin.
Edge Check: Run your fingernail around the edge — you should feel clearly defined reeded (milled) grooves. A smooth edge on a coin of this appearance is not a 1944 Canadian quarter.
Magnet Test (Composition Verification): Hold a magnet near the coin. A genuine 1944 Canadian quarter will show no magnetic attraction whatsoever — it is diamagnetic due to its 80% silver and 20% copper composition. If the coin is attracted to a magnet, it is not a genuine .800 silver 1944 issue. This test is especially useful for quickly sorting silver-era coins from later nickel or plated-steel quarters.
No Mint Marks: There are no mint marks on 1944 Canadian quarters. The Royal Canadian Mint did not use facility marks on circulation coinage during this era. All examples were struck in Ottawa. A coin showing a "D" or "S" mint mark is a United States quarter, not Canadian.
Finish Identification (Critical Step):
- Business Strike: Look for a "cartwheel luster" — when you tilt the coin under a direct light source, a sweeping arc of reflected light should rotate across the coin's fields as you change the angle. This is the hallmark of an undisturbed Mint State business strike.
- Specimen (SP) — Extreme Rarity: A genuine Specimen exhibits a satin or matte finish with no cartwheel luster. The rims are sharply squared off, the strike impression is razor-crisp, and the visual character is fundamentally different from any business strike. A true Specimen looks unlike anything struck for circulation. Any coin claimed as a Specimen must be authenticated by PCGS or ICCS before a premium is warranted.
Die State Assessment: Under 5x–10x magnification, examine the Caribou's antler tines and neck fur texture. Sharp, individually resolved details indicate an Early Die State example. Mushy, merged contours indicate Late Die State. Check the reverse fields for any faint "ghosting" of the King's profile (see Variants section for full explanation). An EDS coin with no ghosting is the preferred state for high-grade collectors.
Critical obverse wear points on the 1944 Canadian quarter: the King's eyebrow (absolute highest point of relief — first to show any friction), the hair part above the ear (individual strands merge at VF and below), and the cheekbone (watch for a change in luster indicating cabinet friction or AU-grade rub). (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
Critical reverse wear points on the 1944 Canadian quarter: the Caribou's ear (interior detail wears first), the antler tine tips (round off at EF and below), and the neck fur (appears flat and featureless at Fine or lower grades). (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
⚠️ Never Clean Your 1944 Quarter
Wiping a coin with any cloth — even a soft microfiber — creates microscopic hairlines that permanently destroy the cartwheel luster. A cleaned coin receives a "Details — Cleaned" designation from ICCS, PCGS, and NGC, stripping it of all numismatic premium. In most cases a cleaned coin reverts to its silver melt value (~$16.46 CAD). The original surface "skin" of a silver coin is its single most irreplaceable attribute — once removed, it cannot be restored.
⚠️ Storage: Avoid PVC Flips
Never store a 1944 Canadian quarter in soft, pliable plastic coin flips. These often contain Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), which breaks down over time and releases hydrochloric acid that reacts with the copper in the .800 silver alloy to form green, slimy verdigris — a residue that permanently pits the surface. Always use Mylar (PET) flips or rigid acrylic capsules. Handle coins by their edges only; fingerprint oils etch permanently into silver over months to years.
1944 Canadian Quarter Value FAQs
What is a 1944 Canadian quarter worth?
A circulated 1944 Canadian quarter is worth approximately $16.50–$22.00 CAD depending on the degree of wear — effectively its silver content at current market prices (February 2026). The coin contains 0.1500 troy ounces of .800 fine silver, giving it a melt floor of approximately $16.46 CAD. In Gem Uncirculated condition (MS-65), values reach $400–$600 CAD. Superb Gem examples (MS-66) trade in the $800–$1,200 CAD range, and the finest known (MS-67) can exceed $5,000 CAD.
Is my 1944 Canadian quarter made of silver?
Yes — all 1944 Canadian quarters are composed of 80% silver and 20% copper (.800 fine silver). Canada maintained this silver standard for the 25-cent denomination from 1920 through 1967. You can verify this at home with a magnet: a genuine 1944 quarter will show absolutely no magnetic attraction, because its silver and copper composition is diamagnetic. Each coin contains exactly 0.1500 troy ounces of fine silver (Actual Silver Weight / ASW).
What is the melt value of a 1944 Canadian quarter?
At silver spot prices of approximately $109.81 CAD per troy ounce (February 2026), a single 1944 quarter has a melt value of approximately $16.46 CAD. This is calculated as: 5.83 g total weight × 0.80 silver purity × $3.53 CAD/gram. This figure changes daily with the silver market — check SilverPrice.org or AU Bullion Canada for current CAD spot prices and recalculate using the 0.1500 troy oz ASW constant.
Is a 1944 Canadian quarter rare?
In circulated grades, no — over 7.2 million were minted, and G-4 through VF-20 examples are readily available. However, wartime currency circulated intensely through a booming industrial economy, meaning Gem Uncirculated (MS-65+) survivors are genuinely scarce. MS-66 specimens are rare, and MS-67 coins are extreme rarities with a combined PCGS/NGC census likely numbering fewer than 10–20 examples. Additionally, the ongoing attrition of lower-grade pieces being sent to smelters (as their silver value now exceeds collector premiums) is slowly reducing the available circulated population.
What makes some 1944 quarters more valuable than others?
Four factors drive value above standard prices: (1) Grade — the jump from AU-50 ($35–$45) to MS-63 ($100–$130) to MS-65 ($400–$600) is dramatic; (2) Original Toning — coins with vibrant natural rainbow toning can sell for 2x–3x the standard price for their grade (e.g., an MS-64 could reach $500 with spectacular toning vs. the standard $180–$240); (3) Die State — Early Die State (EDS) coins with sharp details and no ghosting command premiums in MS-65+ grades; (4) Specimen Status — a true authenticated Specimen (SP) strike is an extreme rarity potentially worth thousands above an equivalent-grade business strike.
What is "ghosting" and does it affect my coin's value?
Ghosting refers to a faint impression of King George VI's obverse portrait visible in the reverse fields behind the Caribou — or less commonly, the Caribou's silhouette appearing on the King's cheek. It results from the high relief of the George VI die causing metal flow distortion on the opposite face of the planchet. In grades MS-65 and above, ghosting is considered a detractor — collectors at that level prize Early Die State coins with clean, ghost-free fields. In circulated grades, ghosting is simply a manufacturing curiosity and does not materially affect value.
What is a Specimen (SP) 1944 quarter and how rare is it?
A Specimen coin is struck with specially prepared dies and planchets, producing a satin or matte finish with sharply squared rims and razor-crisp striking — a fundamentally different visual character from the cartwheel luster of a business strike. During WWII, the Royal Canadian Mint struck a very limited number of Specimens for official or archival purposes; no public Specimen sets were sold in this era. A genuine 1944 quarter Specimen is an extreme rarity and must be authenticated by PCGS or ICCS. "Shiny" or polished business strikes are frequently misidentified as Specimens — do not pay Specimen premiums for any raw, unslabbed coin.
Should I get my 1944 Canadian quarter professionally graded?
It depends on its likely grade. Grading fees from ICCS (International Coin Certification Service — Canada's primary grading service), PCGS, or NGC typically range from $30–$80+ CAD per coin depending on service tier. The economics generally favor grading only when the coin's numismatic value substantially exceeds its silver melt value. As a practical threshold, grading makes financial sense at EF-40 and above, and is most compelling at MS-63 or higher, where the difference between a raw "looks like MS-64" coin and a certified ICCS/PCGS MS-64 represents a significant and credible increase in buyer confidence and realized price. A G-4 example worth ~$17 raw will still be worth ~$17 in a slab — the grading cost would exceed any premium gained.
Are there varieties or errors on the 1944 Canadian quarter?
The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins lists no major die varieties for the 1944 Canadian quarter — no overdates, doubled dies, or mint mark variations are recognized for this year. The 1944 issue is considered a "clean year." Note: errors such as off-center strikes or wrong-planchet coins may exist for this year but are outside the scope of this standard value guide.
How do I safely store a 1944 Canadian quarter?
Use Mylar (PET) flips or rigid acrylic capsules — never soft PVC flips, which release hydrochloric acid over time and cause permanent green verdigris damage. Handle the coin by its edges only; fingerprint oils etch into silver over months to years. Store in a stable, low-humidity environment away from sulfur sources (including some cardboard, rubber bands, and certain paper products). Never clean the coin under any circumstances — cleaning results in a permanent "Details — Cleaned" grading designation and destroys the coin's numismatic premium, reducing it to silver melt value.
Methodology & Sources
Values in this guide are retail market prices in Canadian Dollars (CAD) as of February 2026, synthesized from precious metal spot prices, certified auction records, and dealer listings. Primary sources:
- NGC World Coin Price Guide — Canada 25 Cents KM 35 (1937–1947)
- PCGS Population Report — Canadian Coins 1858–1967
- Heritage World Coin Auctions Showcase Auction 61577, Dec 2025 — NumisBids
- Heritage World Coin Auctions Monthly Auction, Aug 2019 — NumisBids
- The Toronto Coin Shop — ICCS MS-62 Certified 1944 Quarter
- Colonial Acres Coins — ICCS MS-64 Certified 1944 Quarter
- Calgary Coin Gallery — Canadian Quarter Price Reference
- Numista — 25 Cents George VI (IND:IMP), Canada
- Silver Age Coins — 1944 George VI Canadian Silver 25 Cents
- Canadian-Coins.ca — 1944 25 Cents Quarter
- SilverPrice.org — Silver Price Canada and AU Bullion Canada — Live Silver Prices
Variety attribution follows the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins. All prices are indicative retail values and may vary by dealer, coin quality, and prevailing silver market conditions. Values for MS-66, MS-67, and Specimen grades are based on limited auction data and comparisons; realized prices at auction may vary. This guide does not constitute investment advice.
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