2002 Canada: 25 Cents Canada Day
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Description of the room
Issued to celebrate Canada Day in 2002, this commemorative coin illustrates national pride through a dynamic reverse design. While the Golden Jubilee coin of the same year featured the historical effigy of Machin, this issue retains the contemporary effigy of the Queen. Classified MS-63 Choice , this coin was selected for its superior luster and significantly cleaner surfaces than the average circulation strike.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Dora de Pédery-Hunt)
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by the artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt . The date "2002" and the mint mark "P" (indicating plated steel) are located to the left of the royal bust. In Choice quality, the luster is bright and circulates in a circular pattern across the entire surface.
The Reverse (Design Canada Day)
The reverse, designed by Judith Chartier, depicts a group of people celebrating with a Canadian flag against a backdrop of a giant maple leaf. In MS-63 grade, the details of the faces and the lines of the flag are exceptionally sharp. The glossy finish accentuates the movement and energy of the design.
Technical Specifications
| Characteristic
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Detail
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| Year |
2002
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| Theme
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Canada Day
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| Effigy
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Dora de Pédery-Hunt
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| Workshop mark
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"P" (Clad Steel)
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| Nominal Value
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25 cents
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| Composition
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Multi-layer plated steel |
| Weight
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4.40 g
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| Diameter
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23.88 mm
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| State / Grade
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BU / MS-63 CHOICE
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Condition: MS-63 CHOICE BU
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Luster: Original striking brilliance with excellent rotating shine.
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Surface: Very clean copy; contact marks are minimal and do not attract attention.
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Strike: Well centered and vigorous, perfectly capturing the fine details of the reverse.
