2007 Canada: 25 cents Caribou
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-65 GEM
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 hallmark at the bottom of the obverse, permanently replacing the older mint marks. With a massive mintage for circulation, examples in exceptional condition like this one are extremely rare and sought after. The example offered, graded MS-65 GEM , represents the pinnacle of quality for this issue and is in absolutely remarkable condition.
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 Queen is depicted without a 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 now serves as the hallmark. For an MS-65 GEM grade , the mint luster is dazzling, remarkably intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface, with a superb "cartwheel" effect that seems to swirl the light around the coin. Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye, and even under magnification, only minute microscopic imperfections can be detected.
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-65 GEM , every detail of the antlers, fur, eye, and contours is breathtakingly sharp, with a full-rim strike. The "GEM" quality designation indicates a coin of exceptional beauty that stands out clearly from lower grades due to its perfect balance, impeccable presentation, and outstanding visual impact.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-65 GEM (Universal Brilliant / Mint State-65 Gem)
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Chandelier: The original chandelier is dazzling, remarkably intense and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface, with a superb "cartwheel" effect that is fully visible.
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Surface: Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye. The fields are impeccably clear, without any visual distractions. Only minute microscopic imperfections can be detected under 10x magnification, and nothing disturbs the visual harmony.
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Striking: Perfectly centered and complete strike with all the details of the design (caribou, inscriptions, maple leaf) of exceptional sharpness.
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Special feature: The maple leaf at the bottom of the obverse is the distinctive mark of this issue, marking a new chapter in the history of Canadian currency.
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Visual appeal: An MS-65 GEM grade coin represents the pinnacle of what can be achieved for a circulation coin of this type. It is an exceptional piece, of rare beauty, that will find its place in the finest collections.
