2007 Canada: 25 cents Wheelchair Curling (Vancouver 2010)
BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Description of the room
This 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 wheelchair curling , a Paralympic sport that demands remarkable precision and strategy. With a mintage of approximately 22,010,400 for circulation, this coin is now highly sought after by collectors of Paralympic series. The example offered here, graded MS-63 Choice , is in outstanding 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 , an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. In keeping with coins of that era, 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, with the inscription “ PARALYMPIC GAMES ” around the edge. For an MS-63 Choice grade coin , 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.
The Reverse (Wheelchair Curler)
The reverse, designed by Vancouver artist Glen Green (whose initials "GG" appear on the coin), illustrates the focus and precision of Paralympic curling. It depicts a wheelchair athlete in action, throwing a curling stone. A stylized maple leaf completes the design's background. The design is inscribed " VANCOUVER 2010 " and denomination " 25 CENTS ". In MS-63 Choice , all the details of the athlete, wheelchair, curling stone, and maple leaf are perfectly crisp and well-struck, 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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Striking: Full strike with all design details (athlete, chair, curling stone, 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.
