1965 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-63) CHOICE

1965 5 Cents (Nickel) - Beaver Pattern

BU (MS-63) CHOICE

Description of the room

This 1965 Canadian 5-cent coin is graded MS-63 (Mint State 63) , placing it in the "CHOICE" or "Choice Uncirculated" category. This grade represents a coin that is significantly superior to the most common uncirculated coins (MS-60 to MS-62) and is of good collector quality for a 1965 coin.

• Condition (Grade): MS-63 (Mint State 63).

• Condition: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) , guaranteed free from traffic wear.

The 1965 5 cent coin is made of pure nickel (99.9%). The reverse design is the classic Beaver , designed by GE Kruger-Gray.

Detailed MS-63 Quality

• Luster: The striking luster is good and present , without being spectacular.

• Strike: The strike is generally crisp , although some minor details may be slightly soft.

• Imperfections: An MS-63 coin is considered a choice piece. It exhibits a moderate number of obvious contact marks , or several light scratches, visible to the naked eye. These flaws stem from the minting and packaging processes of the time, but they do not detract from the coin's overall visual appeal.

• Visual Appeal: The appearance is acceptable for an uncirculated collector's item.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (young version).

Main Features

• Face value: 5 cents

• Year: 1965

• Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

• Pattern (Reverse): Castor (Beaver) .

• Composition: Pure nickel.

• Designation: CHOICE .

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-63

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated Coin.

  • 63 (on the Sheldon scale): Choice Quality. It has a full luster and average strike, but with several moderate contact marks or scratches.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): Retains the original brilliance of the coin.