2002 Canada: 25 Cents Canada Day
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +
Description of the room
This 2002 commemorative coin pays tribute to Canada Day with a design rich in national symbolism. While the Golden Jubilee issue of the same year marked a return to the image of Machin, this "Canada Day" version features the contemporary image of the Queen. This example, graded MS-64 Choice+ , represents the pinnacle of quality for a circulation coin. It is distinguished by a powerful mint luster and remarkably clear surfaces, virtually free of contact marks.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Dora de Pédery-Hunt)
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt . The date "2002" and the mint mark "P" (plated steel) are located to the left of the royal bust. In Choice+ quality, the luster is intense and offers a magnificent "cartwheel" effect, without any visual distractions on the fields.
The Reverse (Design Canada Day)
Judith Chartier's artwork illustrates patriotic joy with figures celebrating before a stylized maple leaf. In MS-64 grade, the precision of the relief is striking: the details of the flag and the expressions of the figures are perfectly rendered. The coin possesses exceptional mintage freshness.
Technical Specifications
| Characteristic |
Detail
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| Year
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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 |
Multi-layer plated steel
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| 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-64 CHOICE +
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Condition: MS-64 CHOICE + BU
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Luster: Intense, uniform, and very white original striking brilliance.
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Surface: Premium condition; bag marks are almost invisible to the naked eye.
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Visual Appeal: Exceptional. A piece that combines a strong patriotic design with a quality of preservation worthy of the greatest collectors.
