1998 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

1998 5 Cents (Nickel) - Beaver Pattern

BU (MS-64) CHOICE +

Description of the room

This 1998 Canadian 5-cent coin is graded MS-64 (Mint State 64) , placing it in the "CHOICE +" category. This grade represents a high-quality collector's coin that is free from circulation wear and visually very appealing for this type of coin.

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-64 (Mint State 64) quality

• Luster: The striking luster is good to excellent , with most of the original brilliance retained. The piece is entirely free of traffic wear.

• Strike: The strike is generally crisp and precise . Most of the details of the caster and the dam are well defined.

• Imperfections: An MS-64 piece is considered a superior quality piece. It exhibits some moderate contact marks or minor defects (handling scratches) inherent to the production process. However, these defects are few and generally located in less distracting areas or do not significantly detract from the overall visual appeal.

• Visual Appeal: The appearance is very good, but does not reach the purity of a jewel (MS-65).

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: CHOICE + .

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-64

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated Coin.

  • 64 (on the Sheldon scale): Superior Quality. Average or better strike with several obvious contact marks or scratches, but located in less distracting areas.

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