{"product_id":"2000-25-cents-famille-aout-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2000 25 cents Family\/August BU (MS-63) CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 Canada: 25 cents Family - Millennium Series (August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — 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 August 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 of 1999 that celebrated Canada's past, the twelve coins of 2000 look to the future. The theme of this coin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Family\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizes the bonds that unite loved ones within the family unit.\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\u003eWade Stephen Baker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (initials \"WB\"). It depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo stylized wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e facing each other, symbolizing the strength of the couple and the importance of family ties, combined with good humor and lightness of living (that's the \"CHOICE\" part!). The design is simple, focusing on the faces of the two animals, while the bilingual inscriptions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAMILY 2000 FAMILLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" surround the motif, with the mention \"\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\u003e34,320,111\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies, this coin is now sought after by collectors of the Millennium Series. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, boasts 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 value \"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-preserved, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye. The \"CHOICE\" adds a touch of numismatic good humor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Family - Two Wolves)\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\u003eWade Stephen Baker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts two stylized wolves facing each other. This design symbolizes family ties, unity, and the strength of the couple. The purity of the design emphasizes the expressiveness of the two animals, capturing the essence of family relationships. The bilingual inscriptions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAMILY 2000 FAMILLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" surround the motif, with the mention \"\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\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of the two wolves are perfectly sharp and well-struck, with no wear. The \"CHOICE\" quality (our in-house grade) indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63, with a touch of lightness.\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\u003eCharacteristic\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 - August \/ Family\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\u003eThe entry 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\u003eWade Stephen Baker (\"WB\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination\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\u003e34,320,111\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# 375\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-preserved, intense and uniform across 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 impact or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. 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 details of the design (the two wolves, 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 between quality and good humor. The \"CHOICE\" designation (an exclusive Grail Coins grade) 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":45076883341335,"sku":"CA252000-BU63 FAMILY","price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200025centsFamilyBU_MS-62_-Revers.png?v=1776953043","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2000-25-cents-famille-aout-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}