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2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +
  • 2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +
  • 2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +
2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +

2004-P 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004) BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +

$8.75 CAD

2004-P Canada: 25 cents Saint Croix (1604-2004)
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +

Description of the room

This 25-cent commemorative coin was issued in 2004 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first French settlers in Acadia , on Île Sainte-Croix in 1604. It is one of a series of three coins issued that year, alongside the classic caribou coin and the famous poppy coin. With a mintage of 15,400,000 for circulation, this historic coin is now sought after by collectors, particularly in superior condition. The example offered, graded MS-64 Choice + , represents an exceptional state of preservation with a remarkable visual appeal which places it at the top of the range for this commemorative issue.

The Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II)

The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt , an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. It depicts the 77-year-old Queen, without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings. The legend “ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA” surrounds the royal bust, with the date “2004” and the mint mark “P” (for plated steel) located below the effigy. For an MS-64 Choice+ grade , the striking luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface, with a superb "cartwheel" effect. Contact marks are virtually nonexistent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections can be detected under magnification, and nothing distracts from the overall appearance.

The Reverse (Ship of Good Fame)

The reverse side, designed by the artist Robert Ralph Carmichael  The coin depicts a 17th-century sailing ship, the "Bonne-Renommée ." This ship symbolizes the arrival of the first French settlers in Acadia. It features the face value "25 CENTS," the commemorative dates "1604-2004," the inscription "CANADA," and the letters "RRC" for "Royal Canadian Mint." In MS-64 Choice+ , all the ship's details (sails, rigging, hull) are perfectly sharp, with a full-edge strike. The "Choice+" quality designation indicates a piece that surpasses the average MS-64 with its harmonious balance and superior presentation.

Technical Specifications



Characteristic Detail
Year 2004
Workshop mark "P" (Clad Steel)
Theme 400th anniversary of Acadia (Sainte-Croix Island)
Obverse artist Susanna Blunt
Artist's reverse Robert Ralph Carmichael
Face value 25 cents
Composition Copper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel)
Magnetism Magnetic
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 23.88 mm
Thickness 1.58 mm
Slice Fluted
Print run 15,400,000 (traffic)

Condition: MS-64 CHOICE + (Universal Brilliant / Mint State-64 Choice +)

  • Luster: The original luster is brilliant, intense and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface, with a superb "cartwheel" effect.

  • Surface: Contact marks are absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny, minor mark can be found under 10x magnification, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and free of distractions.

  • Striking: Perfectly centered and complete strike with all the details of the design (sails, rigging, hull of the ship) of exceptional sharpness.

  • Relative rarity: With a mintage of 15.4 million, this commemorative coin is significantly rarer than the caribou coin of the same year. Specimens in MS-64 Choice + grade are particularly sought after.

  • Visual appeal: An MS-64 Choice+ grade coin represents the pinnacle of what can be achieved for a commemorative circulation coin of this type. It offers a quality worthy of the finest collections.

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