{"product_id":"2005-25-cents-veterans-bu-ms-65-gem","title":"2005 25 cents Veterans BU (MS-65) - GEM","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005 Canada: 25 Cents Veterans\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-65 GEM\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 2005 by the Royal Canadian Mint to honour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian veterans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and their sacrifice. It is part of a numismatic tradition aimed at commemorating Remembrance Day and recalling the importance of the duty of remembrance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaine Goble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features in profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo veterans of different generations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, united in their love for their homeland. The older veteran alongside the young soldier symbolizes the transmission of courage and experience across generations, illustrating the continuity of military duty through time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/en\/coins\/list\/theme\/6-Second_World_War\/edge\/2-Reededgrained\/mint\/10-Royal_Canadian_Mint_Ottawa_Canada\/orientation\/2-Medal_alignment_%E2%86%91O%E2%86%91\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29,390,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2005\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/mint\/10-Royal_Canadian_Mint_Ottawa_Canada\/shape\/1-%E5%BE%AA%E7%92%B0%E7%9A%84\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapmonster.com\/coin-values\/25-cents-2005-veterans-p-elizabeth-ii\/1652\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin is relatively common in circulated condition, but becomes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparticularly rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in high preserved quality like this one. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable 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 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. In accordance with coins of this era, the obverse is adorned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend \"ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA\" surrounds the royal bust, with the date \"2005\" and the mint mark \"P\" (for plated steel) below the effigy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/price-guide\/world\/canada-25-cents-km-535-2005-cuid-1058930-duid-1299770\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotally absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the naked eye, and even under 10x magnification, only tiny microscopic imperfections can be detected. The fields are of exceptional clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Tribute to Veterans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaine Goble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (initials \"EG\"), depicts an emotional design: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung soldier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelderly veteran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e facing each other, symbolizing the transmission of duty and sacrifice across generations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2005\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/mint\/10-Royal_Canadian_Mint_Ottawa_Canada\/shape\/1-%E5%BE%AA%E7%92%B0%E7%9A%84\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/en\/coins\/list\/theme\/6-Second_World_War\/edge\/2-Reededgrained\/mint\/10-Royal_Canadian_Mint_Ottawa_Canada\/orientation\/2-Medal_alignment_%E2%86%91O%E2%86%91\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The design is completed by a laurel wreath and the inscriptions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 CENTS CANADA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and the year \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of the faces, uniforms, and laurels are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharp, with a full strike to the rim. The \"GEM\" quality indicates a coin of remarkable beauty that stands out clearly from lower grades due to its perfect balance and impeccable presentation.\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\u003eFeature\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\u003e2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"P\" (Plated Steel)\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\u003eTribute to Veterans (Year of the Veteran)\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\n\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan\u003eElaine Goble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace Value\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\n\u003cspan\u003eNickel-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapmonster.com\/coin-values\/25-cents-2005-veterans-p-elizabeth-ii\/1652\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/webarchiveweb.wayback.bac-lac.canada.ca\/web\/20131017002103\/http:\/\/www.mint.ca\/store\/mint\/learn\/annee-de-lancien-combattant-1600010?lang=fr_CA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e29,390,000 copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2005\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/mint\/10-Royal_Canadian_Mint_Ottawa_Canada\/shape\/1-%E5%BE%AA%E7%92%B0%E7%9A%84\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapmonster.com\/coin-values\/25-cents-2005-veterans-p-elizabeth-ii\/1652\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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\n\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKM# 535\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces319.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/price-guide\/world\/canada-25-cents-km-535-2005-cuid-1058930-duid-1299770\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh-cn.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2005?tid=3784\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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-65 GEM\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across 100% of the 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotally absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the naked eye. The fields are impeccably clear, without any visual distractions.\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 Perfectly centered and complete strike with all design details exceptionally sharp.\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-65 GEM grade coin represents exceptional quality for this commemorative issue, offering a perfect balance of luster, surface preservation, and visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44821080408087,"sku":"CA252005-MS65 VETERANS","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200525centsVETERANSBU_MS-65_-Revers.png?v=1774202259","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2005-25-cents-veterans-bu-ms-65-gem","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}