{"product_id":"2006-25-cents-logo-mrc-bu-ms-64-choice","title":"2006 25 cents LOGO MRC BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 Canada: 25 cents Logo MRC (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-64 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 2006 25-cent coin has an important numismatic feature: it bears the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint (RCM) logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom of the obverse \u003cspan\u003e. 2006 was indeed a transitional year: it was the last year the mint mark \"P\" appeared on some coins, and the first year the RCM logo was introduced. This coin therefore belongs to a transitional variety sought after by discerning collectors, and the example offered here, graded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, represents the highest quality for this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II with MRC logo)\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. A distinctive feature of this variety is the presence of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Royal Canadian Mint logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eat the bottom of the obverse, below the effigy. For an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade \u003cspan\u003e, the mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface, with a superb \"cartwheel\" effect. Contact marks are virtually absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections can be detected under magnification, and nothing distracts from the overall aesthetic.\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 \"2006.\" In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice+ quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, all the details of the antlers, fur, and eye are perfectly sharp, with a full-edge strike. The \"Choice+\" designation indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 in harmonious balance and superior presentation.\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__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e2006\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDistinctive mark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint (RCM) logo at the bottom of the obverse\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\u003eCurrent circulation - Caribou (transient variety)\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\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\n\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\u003eIncluded in the mintage of coin 2006P (423,189,000 copies)\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-64 CHOICE + (Universal Brilliant \/ Mint State-64 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 brilliant, intense and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface, with a superb \"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 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.\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\u003ePerfectly centered and complete strike with all the details of the design (caribou, inscriptions) of exceptional sharpness.\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\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis variety with the MRC logo is particularly sought after as it represents a pivotal year in the history of Canadian currency, marking the transition from the \"P\" mark to the adoption of the institutional logo.\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-64 Choice+ grade specimen represents the pinnacle of what can be found for this transitional variety. It offers a quality worthy of the finest collections.\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":44694335422487,"sku":"CA252006-MS64 MRC","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200625centsRMCLOGOBU64Avers.png?v=1774217111","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2006-25-cents-logo-mrc-bu-ms-64-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}