{"product_id":"2004-p-25-cents-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2004-P 25 cents BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2004-P Canada: 25 cents Caribou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2004 25-cent coin belongs to the long line of 25-cent caribou coins, an iconic design introduced in 1937 and still in use today. With a massive mintage for circulation, high-quality examples like this one are always sought after by collectors. The example offered, graded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, boasts remarkable preservation quality with superior visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. The Queen is depicted without a crown, in a clean and contemporary style. The legend \"ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA\" surrounds the royal bust, along with the date \"2004\" and the mint mark \"P\" (for plated steel). For an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade coin \u003cspan\u003e, the mint luster is well-developed and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a pleasing \"cartwheel\" effect. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye, limited to very slight dents on the high points of the relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Caribou)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features the classic caribou design, created by\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmanuel Hahn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand used since 1937. The animal's head, an iconic symbol of Canadian currency, is surrounded by the word \"CANADA,\" the value \"25 CENTS,\" and the year \"2004.\" In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, all the details of the antlers and fur are perfectly crisp and well-struck, without any wear. The \"Choice\" quality translates into a harmonious balance between luster, surface preservation, and overall visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2004\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorkshop mark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"P\" (Clad Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKind\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRegular traffic - Caribou\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eObverse artist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArtist's reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEmanuel Hahn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCopper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSlice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFluted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePrint run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e177,466,000 (traffic)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-63 CHOICE (Universal Brilliant \/ Mint State-63 Choice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe original luster is very present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a good \"cartwheel\" effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContact marks are minimal and few in number. A very slight dent or a fine scratch may be visible, but nothing distracting. The coin has not been in circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull strike with all design details perfectly crisp and well-executed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAn MS-63 Choice grade coin offers an excellent balance between quality and value. It is significantly superior to lower grades and is a very good choice for the collector looking for a beautiful caribou coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44674625994775,"sku":"CA252004P-MS63","price":1.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2004-P25centsBU_MS-63_Revers.png?v=1772371961","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2004-p-25-cents-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}