1977 25 Cents (Quarter) Regular
NBU (PL-65) GEM - PROOF-LIKE
Description of the room
This 1977 Canadian 25-cent coin is a collector's item not intended for circulation. It is graded PL-65 (Proof-Like 65) , placing it in the "GEM" (Jewel) category of numismatic finishes. The designation NBU ( Numismatic Brilliant Uncirculated ) confirms its status as a collector's issue.
Coins with a Proof-Like (PL) finish are struck using specially polished dies, giving them highly reflective (mirror-like) fields on both the obverse and reverse, with designs typically featuring a frosted or matte finish. This finish is characteristic of Royal Canadian Mint collector sets from this period.
The coin features the classic Caribou motif on the reverse and is made of pure nickel (99.9% nickel).
PL-65 Quality (Proof-Like 65)
The PL-65 grade is a higher grade in the Proof-Like category:
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Lustre and Field: The field of the room is highly reflective , with a very pronounced mirror effect and little alteration.
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Strike: The strike is extremely sharp and complete , with perfect definition of the details of the Caribou and the portrait of the Queen.
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Imperfections: A PL-65 piece is considered a piece of jewelry . It may only have microscopic contact marks or extremely light storage scratches, visible under high magnification, but which do not detract from the overall appearance of the piece.
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Contrast: The contrast between the pattern and the field (frosted/mirror) is generally clear and well-defined.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .
Main Features
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Face value: 25 cents
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Year: 1977
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Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
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Finished: Proof-Like (PL) (Numismatic Finished)
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Design (Reverse): Caribou .
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Designation: GEM (Jewel).
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