1976 25 Cents (Quarter) Regular
BU (MS-63) CHOICE
Description of the room
This 1976 Canadian 25-cent coin is a circulating coin 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 average of the most common uncirculated coins (MS-60 to MS-62) and is considered to be of good collector quality.
The coin is a regular issue, featuring the classic Caribou motif on the reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn. It is composed of pure nickel (99.9% nickel).
MS-63 (Mint State 63) quality
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Luster: The striking luster is good and well-defined , without being spectacular. There are no signs of wear from traffic.
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Strike: The strike is generally crisp , although some minor details may be slightly soft.
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Imperfections: An MS-63 coin is considered a choice piece. It exhibits a moderate number of obvious contact marks , or several light scratches. These flaws result from the minting and bulk packaging process and are visible to the naked eye, but do not detract from the coin's visual appeal.
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Tone: The color of nickel is uniform, although slight tarnish spots may be tolerated if they are not too distracting.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .
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