{"product_id":"1996-25-cents-bu-ms-65-gem","title":"1996 25 cents BU (MS-65) - GEM","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1996 Canada: 25 Cents Caribou\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-65 GEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e1996\u003c\/b\u003e 25-cent coin is a true numismatic gem. Graded \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eGEM (\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine, Excellent, Mint), it represents the pinnacle of quality for a circulation coin of that era. In 1996, production in pure nickel required meticulous attention to achieve such a high level of preservation without any contact marks. This example displays an exceptional \"cartwheel\" luster and crystal-clear surfaces. It is a prized coin for collectors seeking the finest possible example from that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt is struck with impressive force. The fields are smooth, without any visual distractions, and the luster swirls evenly around the portrait, highlighting every detail of the crown and profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Reverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e Emanuel Hahn's iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eCaribou\u003c\/b\u003e motif is rendered with absolute clarity. The antlers are perfectly defined to the tips, and the coat texture is richly detailed. The date \"1996\" stands out with remarkable clarity against a bright, pristine background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e100% Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e5.05 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eState\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003eBU (Brilliant Out of Circulation)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44612076568599,"sku":"CA251996-MS65","price":22.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/199625centsBU_MS-65_-Revers.png?v=1771675194","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/1996-25-cents-bu-ms-65-gem","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}