1998 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-62)

1998 5 Cents (Nickel) - Beaver Pattern

BU (MS-62) AVERAGE

Description of the room

This 1998 Canadian 5-cent coin is graded MS-62 (Mint State 62) , which represents a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) grade of average to low quality. It is important to note that an MS-62 coin has never circulated but has been significantly affected by handling and bulk packaging at the Mint.

The 1998 5-cent coin is made of a nickel-plated steel alloy. The reverse design is the classic Beaver , designed by GE Kruger-Gray.

MS-62 (Mint State 62) quality

• Luster: The striking luster is present but often irregular or incomplete. There is no trace of circulation wear.

• Impact: The impact may be weak or average . Fine details may lack sharpness or full definition.

• Imperfections: An MS-62 coin is considered to be at the lower end of the Choice (or Average ) grade. It exhibits a significant and highly visible number of contact marks or light scratches on the fields and design. These flaws are evident to the naked eye and may detract from the coin's visual appeal.

• Visual Appeal: The appearance is decent, but clearly compromised by flaws.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .

Main Features

• Face value: 5 cents

• Year: 1998

• Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

• Pattern (Reverse): Castor (Beaver) .

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel.

• Designation: AVERAGE (Average).

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-62

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated Coin.

  • 62 (on the Sheldon scale): Good to Poor Quality. Medium luster with many distracting contact marks.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): Retains the original brilliance of the coin.