{"product_id":"2007-25-cents-curling-en-fauteuil-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2007 25 cents BU Armchair Curling (MS-63) - Choice","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Canada: 25 cents Wheelchair Curling (Vancouver 2010)\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-63 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 25-cent commemorative coin was issued in 2007 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the series celebrating the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. It is specifically dedicated to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewheelchair curling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, a Paralympic sport that demands remarkable precision and strategy. With a mintage of approximately\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22,010,400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003efor circulation, this coin is now highly sought after by collectors of Paralympic series. The example offered here, graded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, is in outstanding condition with superior visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effect of Queen Elizabeth II)\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. In keeping with coins of that era, the obverse is adorned with the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend “\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANADA · ELIZABETH II · 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e” surrounds the royal bust, with the inscription “\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePARALYMPIC GAMES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e” around the edge. For an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade coin \u003cspan\u003e, the mint luster is excellent, intense, and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a beautiful “cartwheel” effect. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Wheelchair Curler)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by Vancouver artist\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlen Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(whose initials \"GG\" appear on the coin), illustrates the focus and precision of Paralympic curling. It depicts a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewheelchair athlete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ein action, throwing a curling stone. A stylized maple leaf completes the design's background. The design is inscribed \"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVANCOUVER 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\" and denomination \"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 CENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\". In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, all the details of the athlete, wheelchair, curling stone, and maple leaf are perfectly crisp and well-struck, without any wear.\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaple leaf (🍁) at the bottom of the front\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Paralympic Games - Wheelchair Curling\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\u003eGlen Green (\"GG\")\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\u003e23.81 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\u003e1.6 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\u003e22,010,400 copies (approximately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKrause Number\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKM# 684\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-63 CHOICE (Universal Brilliant \/ Mint State-63 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 very present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a good \"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 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.\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\u003eFull strike with all design details (athlete, chair, curling stone, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly crisp and well-placed.\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-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.\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":44704527613975,"sku":"CA252007-MS63 CURLING FAUTEUIL","price":0.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200725centsWheelchairCurlingBU63-Revers.png?v=1772744467","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2007-25-cents-curling-en-fauteuil-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}