{"product_id":"2000-25-cents-celebration-juillet-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2000 25-cent Celebration\/July BU (MS-63) CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 Canada: 25 Cents Celebration - Millennium Series (July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in July 2000 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillennium series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Following the twelve coins from 1999 that celebrated Canada's past, the twelve coins from 2000 look towards the future. The theme of this coin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Celebration\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, captures the festive spirit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the excitement surrounding the entry into the new millennium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is the work of artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Paxton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (initials \"LP\"). It depicts a cheering crowd under fireworks, waving Canadian flags. Children, the future of the country, are particularly highlighted, symbolizing hope and the nation's continuity. The bilingual inscriptions \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCELEBRATION 2000 CÉLÉBRATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" surround the design, with \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANADA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" at the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34,816,329\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies, this coin is now sought after by collectors of the Millennium series. The presented example, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offers remarkable preservation with superior visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnold Machin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This portrait, known as the \"young bust,\" shows the Queen wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, symbolizing the nations of the United Kingdom. The legend \"ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA\" surrounds the royal bust, with the denomination \"25 CENTS\" at the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Celebration - Fireworks and Flags)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Paxton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts a scene of patriotic celebration. It shows a joyous crowd, including children, waving Canadian flags under a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebursting fireworks display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This dynamic design captures the energy and optimism of Canada Day at the dawn of the 21st century. The bilingual inscriptions \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCELEBRATION 2000 CÉLÉBRATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" surround the design, with \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANADA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" at the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design celebrates national pride, unity, and the Canadian way of life. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of the fireworks, figures, and flags are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillennium - July \/ Celebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntry into the third millennium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnold Machin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Paxton (\"LP\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.05 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↑↑ (medal alignment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34,816,329\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrause Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKM# 383\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight ding or a fine scratch may be observed, but nothing visually distracting. The coin has not circulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full strike with all design details (fireworks, figures, flags, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance of quality and value. The \"Choice\" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45069003325463,"sku":"CA252000-BU63 CELEBRATION","price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200025centsCelebrationBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1776785115","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2000-25-cents-celebration-juillet-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}