{"product_id":"1982-25-cents-nbu-pl-65-gem-1","title":"1982 25 cent NBU (PL-64) GEM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003e1982 25 Cents (Quarter) Regular\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eNBU (PL-64) CHOICE \/ GEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e1982 Canadian 25-cent coin\u003c\/b\u003e is a collector's item not intended for circulation. It is graded \u003cb\u003ePL-64 (Proof-Like 64)\u003c\/b\u003e , placing it in the numismatic finish category, between \u003cb\u003eSuperior Choice\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJewel (GEM)\u003c\/b\u003e grades. The designation \u003cb\u003eNBU\u003c\/b\u003e ( \u003ci\u003eNumismatic Brilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/i\u003e ) confirms that it comes from a collection set at the Royal Canadian Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Coins with the \u003cb\u003eProof-Like (PL)\u003c\/b\u003e finish are struck with specially polished dies, giving them \u003cb\u003ehighly reflective fields\u003c\/b\u003e (mirror effect) on the obverse and reverse, with designs typically in a frosted or matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The coin features the classic \u003cb\u003eCaribou\u003c\/b\u003e motif on the reverse and is made of pure nickel (99.9% nickel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cb\u003ePL-64 Quality (Proof-Like 64)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The PL-64 grade is a \u003cb\u003ehigh-quality\u003c\/b\u003e grade in the Proof-Like category:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChandelier and Field:\u003c\/b\u003e The field of the piece is \u003cb\u003every reflective\u003c\/b\u003e , with a \u003cb\u003epronounced mirror effect\u003c\/b\u003e on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eStrike:\u003c\/b\u003e The strike is \u003cb\u003ecrisp and precise\u003c\/b\u003e , with good definition of details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eImperfections:\u003c\/b\u003e A PL-64 coin may have some \u003cb\u003emoderate contact marks\u003c\/b\u003e or slight handling imperfections on the mirror fields (which distinguishes it from a PL-65). However, these defects are localized and \u003cb\u003edo not significantly detract\u003c\/b\u003e from the overall visual appeal of the coin, which remains very high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eContrast:\u003c\/b\u003e The contrast between the pattern and the mirrored field is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cb\u003eobverse\u003c\/b\u003e features the effigy of \u003cb\u003eHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eMain Features\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFace value:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 cents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFinished:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eProof-Like (PL)\u003c\/b\u003e (Numismatic Finished)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDesign (Reverse):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCaribou\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCHOICE \/ GEM\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade evaluation details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e PL-64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePL (Proof-Like):\u003c\/b\u003e Mirror finish on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e64 (on the Sheldon scale):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuperior\u003c\/b\u003e Quality. Some moderate marks tolerated on the mirror fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eNBU (Numismatic Brilliant Uncirculated):\u003c\/b\u003e Coin not intended for general circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597806792727,"sku":"CA251982-PL65","price":1.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/198325centsNBU_PL-65_Revers_1dd96009-163e-4359-a028-b3dd04b31503.png?v=1771446803","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/1982-25-cents-nbu-pl-65-gem-1","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}