{"product_id":"2007-25-cents-bu-ms-65-gem","title":"2007 25 cents BU (MS-65) - GEM","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Canada: 25 cents 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-65 GEM\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 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\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eas 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\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, represents the pinnacle of quality for this issue and is in absolutely remarkable condition.\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 maple leaf)\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, along with the date \"2007\". The distinctive feature of this issue is the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e🍁 at the bottom of the obverse, which now serves as the hallmark. For an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade \u003cspan\u003e, 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.\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 \"2007.\" The engraver's initial \"H\" appears at the bottom of the design. In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, 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.\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\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\u003e2007\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\u003eMaple leaf (🍁) at the bottom of the front\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eRegular traffic - Caribou\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\n\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 (initial \"H\")\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\u003eNickel-plated steel\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\u003e386,763,000 copies (circulation)\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-65 GEM (Universal Brilliant \/ Mint State-65 Gem)\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\u003eChandelier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe original chandelier is dazzling, remarkably intense and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface, with a superb \"cartwheel\" effect that is fully visible.\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 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.\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\u003eStriking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePerfectly centered and complete strike with all the details of the design (caribou, inscriptions, maple leaf) 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\u003eThe 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.\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-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.\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":44696381980695,"sku":"CA252007-MS65","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200725centsBU65-Revers.png?v=1772634518","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2007-25-cents-bu-ms-65-gem","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}