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1985 25 cents BU (MS-63) CHOICE

1985 25 cents BU (MS-63) CHOICE

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1985 25 Cents (Quarter) Regular

BU (MS-63) CHOICE


Description of the room

This 1985 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 most common uncirculated coins (MS-60 to MS-62) and is 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

  • Luster: The striking luster is good and well-defined , without being spectacular. The coin is entirely free of circulation wear.

  • 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. These flaws result from the minting and bulk packaging process and are visible to the naked eye, but they do not detract from the coin's overall visual appeal.

  • 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 .

Main Features

  • Face value: 25 cents

  • Year: 1985

  • Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

  • Design (Reverse): Caribou .

  • Composition: 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.

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