2007 Canada: 25 cents Caribou
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-62
Description of the room
This 2007 25-cent coin belongs to the long line of 25-cent caribou coins, an iconic design introduced in 1937 and still used today on Canadian circulation coins. The year 2007 is distinguished by the use of the maple leaf as a distinctive mark at the bottom of the obverse. With a massive print run of 386,763,000 copies for circulation Specimens in such well-preserved condition as this one are always prized by collectors. The example offered, graded MS-62 , is in very good condition for this common type of coin.
The Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II with maple leaf)
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt , an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. The coin depicts the Queen without her crown, in a clean and contemporary style. The legend "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" surrounds the royal bust, along with the date "2007". The distinctive feature of this issue is the maple leaf 🍁 at the bottom of the obverse, which serves as its hallmark. For an MS-62 grade , the striking luster is present but may be slightly interrupted in some areas, with some minor contact marks visible to the naked eye on the high points of the relief.
The Reverse (Caribou)
The reverse features the classic caribou design, created by Emanuel Hahn and 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 "2007." The engraver's initial "H" appears at the bottom of the design. In MS-62 , the details of the antlers and fur are very clear and the striking is complete, despite very slight handling marks around the perimeter.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-62 (Universal Brilliant / Mint State-62)
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Luster: The original luster is present, covering most of the surface, but may be slightly interrupted or less intense in the most exposed areas.
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Surface: Some contact marks (impacts, fine scratches) are visible to the naked eye or with a magnifying glass, mainly on the edges and high points. The coin has not been in circulation but has undergone very slight handling.
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Striking: The strike is complete and all the design details are clearly visible.
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Special feature: The maple leaf at the bottom of the obverse is the distinctive mark of this issue, replacing the "P" of previous years. .
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Visual appeal: An MS-62 grade coin represents an excellent compromise for the collector who wishes to acquire an example of the classic caribou coin with the maple leaf at an affordable price while benefiting from an uncirculated condition.
