{"product_id":"1996-25-cents-specimen-sp-67-superbe","title":"1996 25 cents SPECIMEN (SP-67) - SUPERB","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\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Quality — Grade: SP-67 SUPERB\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\"\u003e This \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e1996\u003c\/b\u003e 25-cent coin is not a regular circulation coin. It comes from a Specimen set from the Royal Canadian Mint. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/b\u003e finish is a unique minting technique that combines satin (matte) reliefs and finely striated fields (microscopic parallel lines), offering a much richer visual contrast than a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"379\"\u003eSP-67 Superb\u003c\/b\u003e grade indicates a virtually perfect coin, with a crisp strike and no contact marks visible to the naked eye.\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt stands out beautifully thanks to the frosted finish. In SP-67 quality, the obverse is absolutely clear, highlighting every detail of the crown and hair.\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\n\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=\"11\"\u003eCaribou\u003c\/b\u003e is here enhanced by the Specimen finish. The contrast between the animal's matte body and the striated background creates exceptional depth. The date \"1996\" is engraved with surgical precision.\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\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\n\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\"\u003eSpecimen\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\"\u003eSP-67\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\n\n \u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition: SP-67 SUPERB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGloss\/Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Specimen finish with a marked contrast between the reliefs and the fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional state of preservation; no scratches or handling marks detract from the beauty of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Superior. A piece that captures light in a unique way, characteristic of high-grade Specimen strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44612078141463,"sku":"CA251996-SP67","price":13.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/199625centsSPECIMEN_SP-67_-Revers.png?v=1771675312","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/1996-25-cents-specimen-sp-67-superbe","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}