2007 Canada: 25 cents Biathlon (Vancouver 2010)
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Description of the room
This 25-cent commemorative coin was issued on October 24, 2007, by the Royal Canadian Mint. It is the fourth in a series of 17 circulation coins celebrating the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It pays tribute to biathlon, the demanding sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. With a mintage of approximately 22,000,000 , this coin is now highly sought after by collectors of Olympic series coins. The example offered here, graded MS-63 Choice , is in remarkable condition with superior visual appeal.
The Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II)
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt . In keeping with coins of this period, the obverse is adorned with the maple leaf 🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend “CANADA · ELIZABETH II 2007” surrounds the royal bust. For an MS-63 Choice grade coin , the striking luster is very present, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a beautiful "cartwheel" effect. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.
The Backswing (Biathlete)
The reverse, designed by Vancouver artist Glen Green (whose initials "GG" appear on the coin), illustrates the concentration and endurance required for biathlon. It depicts a biathlete in action , rifle at the ready, on the shooting range in front of a stylized maple leaf. The design is completed by the inscription " Vancouver 2010 " and the value "25 cents". In MS-63 Choice , all the details of the athlete, his rifle, and the maple leaf are perfectly crisp and well-stamped, without any wear.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-63 CHOICE (Universal Brilliant / Mint State-63 Choice)
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Luster: The original luster is very present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a good "cartwheel" effect.
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Surface: Contact 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.
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Strike: Full strike with all design details (biathlete, rifle, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly crisp and well-placed.
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Visual appeal: An MS-63 Choice grade coin offers an excellent balance of quality and value. The "Choice" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.
