2007 Canadian 25-Cent (Quarter) Value Guide

What is your 2007 Canadian quarter worth? Complete price guide for the Caribou, five Vancouver 2010 Olympic sports (plain and colored), Birds of Canada specimen issues, and sterling silver proof. All values in CAD, updated February 2026.

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Quick Answer

Most circulated 2007 Canadian quarters are worth face value โ€” $0.25. In top certified grades the Caribou reaches $75โ€“$125+, while Olympic sports designs top out near $60 at MS-67. Low-mintage NCLT collector issues trade from $10 to $35+.

  • Circulated Caribou or Olympic sport (G4โ€“AU55): Face value ($0.25)
  • Uncirculated Caribou MS-65 (Gem):$15.00โ€“$25.00
  • Superb Gem Caribou MS-67:$75.00โ€“$125.00+
  • Olympic Sports MS-67 (Curling, Hockey, etc.):$60.00
  • NCLT Wedding Bouquet (10,687 mintage):$20.00โ€“$35.00
  • Sterling Silver Proof quarter (Joseph Brant set):$15.00โ€“$25.00

Found it shiny in a set box? It is almost certainly a Specimen-finish coin from the RCM Trumpeter Swan set, worth $5โ€“$10 as a single. Is it silver? Only the quarter struck for the Joseph Brant Silver Proof Set is sterling silver โ€” all circulation and most collector 2007 quarters are Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS) and are strongly magnetic. All values are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) as of February 2026. See the full grade-by-grade chart โ†’

The 2007 Canadian quarter stands at a crossroads in the denomination's history: nearly 387 million standard Caribou coins poured from the presses while the Royal Canadian Mint simultaneously launched the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games circulation series โ€” five new reverse designs celebrating curling, ice hockey, wheelchair curling, biathlon, and alpine skiing. The year also marked the first full year in which the RCM logo (a stylized maple leaf within a circle, flanked by the letters M and C) replaced the earlier "P" composition mark as the standard plated-steel identifier on the obverse. For the complete denomination price history across all years, see the Canadian Quarter Value Guide.

Note: Two Charlton Standard Catalogue-listed mule varieties exist for the 2007 quarter โ€” the Wheelchair Curling coin struck with the Olympic logo obverse, and the Alpine Skiing coin with a 2008-dated obverse found in 2007 packaging. These are outside the scope of this standard-issue value guide.

2007 Canadian 25-cent Caribou quarter obverse and reverse: Susanna Blunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with RCM logo below truncation on obverse; Emanuel Hahn caribou head design on reverse

2007 Canadian 25-cent Caribou quarter โ€” obverse (Susanna Blunt portrait, RCM logo below truncation, date 2007) and reverse (Emanuel Hahn caribou head, left profile). The coin's nickel-plated steel surface gives a cool, bright luster distinct from earlier silver or pure-nickel issues.

2007 Canadian Quarter Composition & Melt Value

2007 Canadian 25-Cent Specifications (Circulation)
Weight: 4.40 g | Composition: 94% Steel, 3.8% Copper, 2.2% Nickel Plating (MPPS) | Diameter: 23.88 mm | Thickness: 1.58 mm | Edge: Reeded | Strongly magnetic

Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS) โ€” All Circulation Issues

Every 2007 quarter produced for general circulation โ€” Caribou or Olympic sport, plain or colored โ€” shares the same Multi-Ply Plated Steel composition: a steel core electroplated with alternating layers of copper and nickel. The copper layer binds the nickel to the steel and provides the specific electromagnetic signature required by vending equipment. This process had fully replaced the pure-nickel blanks used through the 1990s by the mid-2000s, driven by rising commodity costs.

Magnetic Test: Because the core is steel, all 2007 circulation quarters are strongly magnetic. A magnet will hold firmly to one of these coins. This is the fastest way to rule out the possibility that a 2007-dated quarter might be a silver issue โ€” it cannot be, if it sticks to a magnet. Conversely, if a supposed 2007 quarter does not attract a magnet, treat it with suspicion and verify its composition by weight (4.40 g for MPPS).

Preservation implications: The thin nickel plating is the coin's first defense. Any breach โ€” a deep scratch, a nick through to the steel core โ€” allows atmospheric moisture to oxidize the steel, producing brown rust staining that is essentially irreversible. Humidity control and inert storage are essential for anyone building a high-grade 2007 collection. The document's source data does not provide a calculated melt value for the MPPS composition; the numismatic premium far exceeds the intrinsic metal content at virtually every grade level above circulated.

Sterling Silver Proof Quarter โ€” Joseph Brant Set Only

2007 Sterling Silver Proof Quarter Specifications
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (Sterling / .925) | Weight: 5.90 g | Finish: Proof (frosted cameo relief, deep mirror fields) | Silver content: approximately 0.17 troy oz

The 25-cent coin included in the 2007 Silver Proof Double Dollar Set (commemorating Joseph Brant / Thayendanegea) is the sole sterling silver 2007 quarter. At 5.90 grams โ€” 34% heavier than the 4.40 g circulation coin โ€” the weight difference is immediately perceptible. This coin is non-magnetic. Its value combines a bullion floor from approximately 0.17 troy oz of silver and a numismatic premium from the Proof finish, totalling approximately $15.00โ€“$25.00 per the source data. If you have a shiny, deeply mirrored 2007 quarter that does not stick to a magnet and weighs noticeably more, it is almost certainly this coin.

2007 Canadian Quarter Value Chart by Grade & Finish

2007 Canadian Quarter โ€” Caribou Business Strike (Circulation)

The Caribou design (Emanuel Hahn, 1937) accounts for the vast majority of the 2007 quarter's total mintage of 386,763,000. In circulated grades it is worth exactly face value. Value is entirely driven by condition rarity; an MS-67 example is statistically rare because MPPS blanks acquire contact marks easily in production hoppers.

GradeDescriptionValue (CAD)
G4โ€“AU55Circulated$0.25 (face value)
MS-60โ€“MS-62Uncirculated, heavily marked$0.25โ€“$0.50
MS-63Uncirculated, average bag marks$0.75โ€“$1.50
MS-64Choice Uncirculated$3.00โ€“$6.00
MS-65Gem Uncirculated$15.00โ€“$25.00
MS-66Superb Gem$30.00โ€“$50.00
MS-67Top Pop / Ultra Gem$75.00โ€“$125.00+

Key grading points: the Queen's cheek (obverse high point, first to show bag marks) and the broad flat field of the caribou's neck (reverse โ€” highly susceptible to contact marks). Full unbroken cartwheel luster is required for MS-65 and above. Grading services ICCS, Numista reference 325, PCGS, and NGC all recognize the 2007 Caribou as a condition-rarity coin at MS-66+.

โ„น๏ธ The Registry Set Cliff

Roll hunting typically produces MS-63 examples. The cost to certify a single coin with ICCS or PCGS is approximately $30. An MS-66 result (~$30โ€“$50) is borderline break-even; an MS-67 result (~$75โ€“$125+) is a clear winner. The tiny fraction of coins grading MS-67 drives active competition in registry set programs.

Grade comparison for 2007 Canadian Caribou quarter showing MS-63 with bag marks, MS-65 with clean fields and cartwheel luster, and MS-67 with pristine surfaces

Grade comparison for the 2007 Canadian Caribou quarter: MS-63 (left) showing moderate bag marks on the Queen's cheek and caribou neck; MS-65 (centre) with clean fields and strong cartwheel luster; MS-67 (right) showing virtually pristine surfaces. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin.)

2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic Sports โ€” Plain Circulation

Five sport designs were released for general circulation in 2007: Curling (Feb 20), Ice Hockey (Apr 3), Wheelchair Curling โ€” Paralympic (Jul 11), Biathlon (Sep 12), and Alpine Skiing (Oct 24). All five were designed by Glen Green. Each standard plain-finish issue carries a mintage of 22,400,000.

Sport / DesignMintageMS-63MS-65MS-66MS-67
Curling22,400,000$0.50โ€“$1.00$12.00$25.00โ€“$40.00$60.00
Ice Hockey22,400,000$1.00$15.00โ€“$20.00โ€”$60.00
Wheelchair Curling (Paralympic)22,400,000$1.00$12.00โ€”$60.00
Biathlon22,400,000$1.00$12.00$25.00โ€“$35.00$60.00
Alpine Skiing22,400,000$1.00$12.00โ€”$60.00

MS-66 data for Curling sourced from Calgary Coin Gallery; Ice Hockey and Biathlon grade data from Numista (Ice Hockey) and source text. Cells marked โ€” indicate no specific value documented at that grade.

Side-by-side comparison of all five 2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic sports reverses: Curling, Ice Hockey, Wheelchair Curling (Paralympic), Biathlon, and Alpine Skiing

Side-by-side comparison of all five 2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic sports reverses: Curling (stone delivery), Ice Hockey (skater stick-handling), Wheelchair Curling (Paralympic athlete), Biathlon (prone shooting position), and Alpine Skiing (slalom gate). All five designed by Glen Green. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coins.)

2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic Sports โ€” Colored Variants

A subset of each Olympic sport mintage โ€” estimated at approximately 3โ€“5 million per sport โ€” was distributed via Petro-Canada sports cards and special channels with a pad-printed red maple leaf overlay on the sport reverse. These colored variants command a modest premium over plain examples in circulated condition; however, in high grades the paint condition is the critical variable. Any scratch, chip, or rub on the paint surface will prevent a coin from grading MS-65 or above.

VariantFinishMS-63 Value (CAD)Notes
Curling โ€” ColoredPad-printed red maple leaf over struck design$1.50โ€“$3.00Specific colored MS-63 value documented in source. Higher grades possible if paint 100% intact.
Ice Hockey โ€” ColoredPad-printed red maple leafโ€”No separate colored MS-63 value documented in source; trade at a premium to plain per distribution channel.
Wheelchair Curling โ€” ColoredPad-printed red maple leafโ€”Same note as above.
Biathlon โ€” ColoredPad-printed red maple leafโ€”Same note as above.
Alpine Skiing โ€” ColoredPad-printed red maple leafโ€”Same note as above. See Variants section for the important 2008-date note.

โš ๏ธ Colored Coin Grading

Paint applied over the struck design is the first thing to wear off in circulation. For a colored 2007 Olympic quarter to grade MS-65 or higher, the maple leaf must be 100% intact with no scratches, chips, or rub on the paint's high points. A circulated colored coin with flaking paint has no numismatic premium beyond its standard plain-circulation value.

Comparison of plain business-strike and colored pad-printed 2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic quarter showing red maple leaf overlay on the colored variant

Plain vs. colored comparison for a 2007 Vancouver 2010 Olympic quarter (Ice Hockey shown). LEFT: plain business-strike finish. RIGHT: colored version with pad-printed red maple leaf. Note how the paint overlay sits above the struck relief โ€” any abrasion to the leaf reduces the coin to plain-equivalent value. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin.)

2007 Canadian Quarter โ€” NCLT Collector Issues

The Royal Canadian Mint released several Non-Circulating Legal Tender 25-cent coins in 2007, all featuring advanced colorization and packaged in dedicated presentation formats. These trade primarily on aesthetics and mintage rarity rather than grade alone.

IssueArtistFinishMintageValue (CAD)Charlton Ref.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Birds of Canada)Arnold NogySpecimen (SP)20,000SP-65: $35.00 / SP-67: $60.00 (approx. $25โ€“$45 range)โ€”
Red-Breasted Nuthatch (Birds of Canada)โ€”Specimen (SP)Limited (similar to Hummingbird series)$20.00โ€“$40.00โ€”
Christmas Tree (Holiday)โ€”NCLT Colorized66,267In folder: $10โ€“$15; Certified MS-68: $40โ€“$60Ch-RC-293
Wedding (Bouquet)โ€”NCLT Colorized10,687$20.00โ€“$35.00 (original packaging)Ch-RC-297

RCM archive pages for the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: Royal Canadian Mint official archive. Christmas Tree auction record (NGC MS-68): GreatCollections auction archive. Wedding coin auction archive: GreatCollections (KM-637).

โš ๏ธ PVC Damage Risk

Several 2007 NCLT issues โ€” including the Christmas Tree โ€” were sold in soft plastic gift card holders. Over time, PVC in those holders breaks down and releases acidic gas, creating a green sticky residue on the coin surface. If you find green slime on a 2007 NCLT coin, it requires professional conservation with pure acetone. Do not use nail polish remover. A coin with active PVC damage can lose its entire numismatic premium.

2007 Canadian Quarter โ€” Collector Set Finishes (Specimen & Silver Proof)

Two RCM-issued sets contain 25-cent coins struck to a higher standard than standard circulation issues.

SetQuarter DesignFinishCompositionSet MintageQuarter Value (CAD)
Annual Specimen Set (Trumpeter Swan, 2007)CaribouSpecimen (SP) โ€” brilliant relief, lined/matte fieldsMPPS (nickel-plated steel)~40,000 sets$5.00โ€“$10.00 (single); full set $40.00โ€“$55.00
Silver Proof Double Dollar Set (Joseph Brant, 2007)CaribouProof (frosted cameo relief, deep mirror fields)Sterling Silver .925 (5.90 g, ~0.17 oz Ag)60,000 sets$15.00โ€“$25.00

Trumpeter Swan Specimen Set archived at: Royal Canadian Mint official archive. Joseph Brant set details: Colonial Acres Coins.

All values in CAD represent typical market prices as of February 2026. For the complete denomination price guide across all years, see our Canadian Quarter Value Guide.

Most Valuable 2007 Canadian Quarter Varieties

The 2007 Canadian quarter does not have documented traditional die varieties (re-punched dates, doubled dies) in the Charlton Standard Catalogue for the Caribou design โ€” the hub-hubbing process used on modern coinage makes hand-punched date varieties impossible. Value for standard coins is driven almost entirely by grade and finish. That said, two categories of 2007 quarters attract significant collector interest beyond typical circulated examples.

Trophy Tier: Condition Rarities (MS-67)

Because Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS) blanks acquire bag marks so readily during the striking and counting process, a fully struck, mark-free 2007 Caribou quarter in MS-67 is a genuine condition rarity. Registry-set competition among PCGS and NGC collectors makes these coins actively sought. The documented value range of $75.00โ€“$125.00+ for a certified MS-67 Caribou represents the highest achievable value for a standard-design 2007 quarter. Olympic sport designs similarly reach $60.00 at MS-67.

Low-Mintage NCLT: The Wedding Bouquet

At a mintage of just 10,687 (Charlton Ch-RC-297), the 2007 Wedding Bouquet colored 25-cent coin is the lowest-production standard-base-metal quarter of the year. It trades for $20.00โ€“$35.00 in original packaging โ€” a meaningful premium relative to its face value, driven purely by scarcity. The Christmas Tree (Charlton Ch-RC-293, mintage 66,267) occupies a secondary tier at $10.00โ€“$15.00 in folder, rising to $40.00โ€“$60.00 for a certified MS-68 example.

โ„น๏ธ Charlton-Listed Mule Varieties (Out of Scope)

Two mule varieties for 2007 are listed in the Charlton Standard Catalogue as standard varieties for the year: the Wheelchair Curling coin struck with the Olympic logo obverse die (instead of the correct Paralympic logo obverse), and the Alpine Skiing coin bearing a 2008-dated obverse found in 2007 Petro-Canada packaging. These are outside the scope of this standard-issue value guide. Dedicated mule variety references should be consulted for those coins.

Three 2007 Canadian 25-cent Caribou quarters showing the three distinct finishes: business strike, Specimen from Trumpeter Swan set, and Sterling Silver Proof from Joseph Brant set

Three distinct finishes found on 2007 Canadian 25-cent Caribou quarters: LEFT โ€” Business Strike (circulation), showing standard cartwheel luster; CENTRE โ€” Specimen (from Trumpeter Swan set), with brilliant relief against a lined/matte field background; RIGHT โ€” Sterling Silver Proof (from Joseph Brant set), showing deep mirror fields with frosted cameo devices. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coins.)

2007 Canadian Quarter Identification Guide

Use this 30-second checklist to identify exactly which 2007 Canadian quarter you have before looking up its value.

  1. Monarch Check: The obverse should show Queen Elizabeth II facing right, bare-headed (no crown), wearing a simple necklace and earrings. This is the Susanna Blunt Fourth Portrait, introduced in 2003. The legend reads ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA.
  2. Date Check: The date 2007 should appear on the obverse, below the portrait. If you see a 2008 date on an Alpine Skiing reverse, see the Charlton mule note above.
  3. RCM Logo Check: Below the Queen's neck truncation, look for the Royal Canadian Mint logo โ€” a small maple leaf inside a circle, with the letters M and C flanking it. This logo (not a "P" mark) is standard on all 2007 plated coins. Its presence confirms a post-2006 plated issue.
Close-up of the RCM logo below Queen Elizabeth II neck truncation on a 2007 Canadian quarter obverse, showing the maple leaf in circle with M and C letters

Close-up of the 2007 Canadian quarter obverse below Queen Elizabeth II's neck truncation, highlighting the RCM logo (maple leaf within a circle, flanked by M and C). This replaced the earlier "P" composition mark starting in 2007. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin.)

  1. Reverse Check: Identify your design โ€” Caribou (head in left profile, plain field) or one of the five Olympic sports (Curling, Ice Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Biathlon, Alpine Skiing, all by Glen Green). For Wheelchair Curling: confirm the obverse shows the Paralympic logo (three crescent "agitos" marks to the left of the Queen) rather than the Olympic five rings โ€” if it shows five rings, it is the Charlton-listed mule, outside this guide's scope.
  2. Edge Check: The edge is reeded (milled). A smooth or plain edge would indicate a wrong-planchet issue.
  3. Magnet Test โ€” Composition Verification:

๐Ÿงฒ Magnet Test

Apply a strong magnet to the coin. Strongly magnetic โ†’ MPPS (normal 2007 circulation or NCLT base-metal quarter).Non-magnetic โ†’ Sterling Silver (.925) โ€” only the Joseph Brant Silver Proof Set quarter. You can also verify by weight: MPPS circulation = 4.40 g; Sterling Silver Proof = 5.90 g. The 1.5 g difference is easily felt by hand when comparing side-by-side.

Magnet test on a 2007 Canadian MPPS quarter showing the coin held firmly against a neodymium magnet due to the steel core composition

Magnet test demonstration: a 2007 Canadian MPPS quarter holds firmly to a neodymium magnet (strongly magnetic steel core). A genuine sterling silver 2007 quarter from the Joseph Brant set will not be attracted to the magnet. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin.)

  1. Finish Identification โ€” The Critical Step:
    • Business Strike (Circulation): Rolling cartwheel luster under a single light source. Normal contact marks visible. Came from rolls or bags.
    • Specimen (SP): Brilliant, sharp relief against a finely lined or matte field background. Squared, wire-like rim. Came from the RCM Trumpeter Swan leatherette set. The lined field is the key visual tell โ€” it looks different from both a business strike and a proof.
    • Proof (PR): Deep, black-mirror fields with heavily frosted, white-cameo devices. Sharp die detail. Only on the Sterling Silver quarter from the Joseph Brant set.
    • NCLT Colorized: Pad-printed color (red maple leaf on Olympic designs; full bird illustration on Birds of Canada; Christmas tree or bouquet on holiday/wedding coins) applied over the struck surface. Came from presentation card or folder packaging.
  2. Milk Spots Warning:

โš ๏ธ Milk Spots on MPPS Coins

Irregular white blotches โ€” "milk spots" โ€” result from planchet washing detergent residue reacting with the metal surface over time. They are a persistent problem with RCM plated products from this era. A coin with heavy milk spotting cannot achieve a grade of MS-65 or higher, effectively eliminating all numismatic premium. Inspect any 2007 quarter intended for certification under a bright light source before spending the grading fee.

Milk spots visible on a Multi-Ply Plated Steel coin surface: irregular white chalky blotches caused by planchet washing residue, reducing the coin's grade

Milk spots on a Multi-Ply Plated Steel coin: irregular, chalky-white blotches caused by planchet washing detergent residue. Even a single prominent spot on the obverse cheek or the caribou's neck field will prevent a coin from grading Gem (MS-65+), collapsing its value to the MS-63 range or below. (Illustration โ€” not a photo of your exact coin.)

โš ๏ธ Never Clean Your Coins

Cleaning a 2007 quarter โ€” even gentle wiping โ€” strips the microscopic cartwheel luster and leaves hairlines visible under 5ร— magnification. A cleaned coin receives a "Details" (damaged) designation from ICCS, PCGS, or NGC and loses all numismatic premium regardless of its underlying design sharpness. Milk spots require professional conservation only, not home cleaning.

2007 Canadian Quarter Value FAQs

What is a 2007 Canadian quarter worth?

Most 2007 Canadian quarters found in circulation are worth face value โ€” $0.25. The standard Caribou design has a mintage of 386,763,000, making it abundant in circulated grades. Numismatic value only emerges in uncirculated grades: an MS-65 Gem Caribou trades for approximately $15.00โ€“$25.00 and a certified MS-67 reaches $75.00โ€“$125.00+. Olympic sport designs in top grades reach approximately $60.00 at MS-67. Low-mintage NCLT collector issues such as the Wedding Bouquet (10,687 struck) trade for $20.00โ€“$35.00 in original packaging.

Is my 2007 Canadian quarter silver?

Almost certainly not. All 2007 quarters minted for general circulation โ€” Caribou and all five Olympic sport designs โ€” are Multi-Ply Plated Steel (MPPS: 94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel plating). They are strongly magnetic. The only 2007 Canadian quarter struck in silver is the Caribou coin included in the Joseph Brant Silver Proof Double Dollar Set, composed of sterling silver (.925) and weighing 5.90 grams. To check: apply a magnet. If it holds firmly, it is steel; if it does not attract the magnet, verify weight (5.90 g = silver version) and finish (deep mirror-proof fields).

What does the RCM logo on my 2007 quarter mean?

The small maple-leaf-in-a-circle symbol (flanked by M and C for Monnaie/Mint) below the Queen's neck truncation is the Royal Canadian Mint's logotype. It replaced the "P" mark that appeared on plated coins from 1999 to 2006. Its presence on your coin simply confirms it was struck in plated steel, not pure nickel or silver. The 2007 issue was the first full year in which the logo โ€” rather than the P mark โ€” appeared on all standard circulation quarters. There are no "P mark" varieties for 2007 circulation quarters.

What is the difference between a plain and a colored 2007 Olympic quarter?

The plain version is a standard business-strike coin with a metallic finish showing the sport reverse design only. The colored version has a pad-printed red maple leaf applied on top of the struck design, distributed via Petro-Canada sports cards and special channels. Colored examples command a premium over plain at low grades: the Curling colored MS-63 trades at approximately $1.50โ€“$3.00 versus $0.50โ€“$1.00 for plain. For high grades, the paint must be 100% intact โ€” any scratch, chip, or rub on the leaf drops the coin to plain-equivalent value or lower.

What makes a 2007 Canadian quarter valuable?

Three factors drive value. First, grade: MPPS blanks accumulate bag marks easily in production; a virtually mark-free MS-66 or MS-67 coin is genuinely scarce out of nearly 387 million struck and commands a steep premium. Second, finish: Specimen or Proof issues from collector sets start above face value by definition. Third, low mintage for NCLT issues: the Wedding Bouquet at 10,687 pieces and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird at 20,000 pieces occupy the scarcest tier of the 2007 quarter family.

What is the most valuable regular (non-mule) 2007 Canadian quarter?

Among standard non-mule issues, a certified MS-67 Caribou business-strike is the highest-value regular 2007 quarter at $75.00โ€“$125.00+. Among collector coins, the Wedding Bouquet NCLT (mintage 10,687) at $20.00โ€“$35.00 and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Specimen at $25.00โ€“$45.00 (SP-67: $60.00) represent the top of the non-error collector tier.

Should I get my 2007 Canadian quarter graded?

The economics depend on likely grade. If a coin looks MS-63 or MS-64 to you, grading fees (~$30โ€“$40 for ICCS entry level) will likely not be recovered โ€” MS-63 is worth approximately $0.75โ€“$1.50 and MS-64 approximately $3.00โ€“$6.00. Grading makes sense only if the coin appears to be a genuine MS-66 or MS-67 โ€” clean Queen's cheek, clean caribou neck, unbroken cartwheel luster throughout. ICCS (the Canadian Grading Service) is the domestic standard; PCGS and NGC grades are also widely accepted by dealers and registry-set collectors. For Olympic sport designs, the same logic applies: only potential MS-66+ examples justify the grading cost.

What are milk spots and how do they affect 2007 quarter values?

Milk spots are irregular white, chalky blotches caused by residue from the planchet washing process remaining on the metal and reacting over time. They are a widespread problem on RCM plated products from this era. A single prominent milk spot on an otherwise gem-quality surface will prevent the coin from grading MS-65 or above, collapsing the value from the $15โ€“$25 range down to the MS-63 tier ($0.75โ€“$1.50). Milk spots cannot be safely removed at home; professional conservation using pure acetone is sometimes attempted, but results vary and are not guaranteed to restore gem grade.

How can I identify a Specimen-finish 2007 quarter versus a business strike?

Specimen coins from the 2007 Trumpeter Swan annual set have two visual tells: (1) a lined or matte background field โ€” the flat surfaces between design elements appear etched with fine parallel lines rather than mirror-smooth; and (2) unusually sharp, squared rims. A business-strike coin has a rolling cartwheel luster (a bright shimmer that appears to spin as you tilt the coin under a single light source) and normal rounded rim wire. A Specimen set quarter is worth $5.00โ€“$10.00 as a single piece pulled from its set.

Methodology & Sources

Values in this guide are sourced from the following references, accessed February 2026, and reflect typical CAD market prices for certified and raw examples. All prices are in Canadian Dollars.

Values represent observed market prices and are subject to change with spot metal prices and collector demand. This guide covers standard non-error issues only. The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins remains the definitive variety reference for all documented 2007 die varieties and mule issues. Grading interpretation uses the ICCS and Sheldon 70-point scales.

A note on images: To help illustrate coin diagnostics and rare varieties โ€” especially complex errors that are difficult to describe in text alone โ€” this guide uses AI-generated images. All written values, diagnostics, and variety attributions have been manually reviewed against the cited sources above. While our editorial team works to ensure every image is accurate and helpful, AI-generated illustrations may occasionally misrepresent fine details. If you spot any discrepancy between an image and its written description, please contact us or leave a comment below โ€” we review all feedback and correct errors promptly. Numismatic knowledge is a community effort, and your input helps us build a more accurate resource for everyone.