{"product_id":"2007-25-cents-ski-alpin-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2007 25 cents ALPINE SKI BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Canada: 25 cents Alpine Skiing (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 on October 24, 2007 by the Royal Canadian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efifth in a series of 17 circulation coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecelebrating the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinnews.net\/2007\/10\/24\/royal-canadian-mint-releases-new-coin-25-cent-alpine-skiing-circulation-commemorative-3601\/?msg=fail\u0026amp;shared=email\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt pays tribute to alpine skiing, an iconic sport of the Winter Games. Up to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 million\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecopies of this coin have been put into circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe example offered, graded\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, offers a remarkable state of preservation for this highly sought-after commemorative piece.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en\/shop\/coins\/pre-2010\/official-first-day-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin-2007\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn keeping with coins of this period, the obverse features 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 legends \"ELIZABETH II\" and \"CANADA\" surround the royal bust, along with the date \"2007\". For an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e grade \u003cspan\u003e, the mint luster is well-developed, intense, and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a pleasing \"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 (Alpine Skier)\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)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis image perfectly captures the exhilarating spirit of alpine skiing. It depicts a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskier in action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, shown head-on during a dynamic descent. The design is completed by a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylized maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand the inscription \"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVANCOUVER 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\" along with the value \"25 CENTS\".\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, all the details of the skier, his equipment and the maple leaf are perfectly sharp 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\n\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 Olympic Games - Alpine Skiing\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\n\n \u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en\/shop\/coins\/pre-2010\/official-first-day-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin-2007\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 \n\u003cspan\u003eGlen Green (\"GG\")\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\n \u003cspan\u003eNickel-plated steel (multi-layer plating)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/price-guide\/world\/canada-25-cents-km-686-2007-2008-cuid-1059778-duid-1302645\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en\/shop\/coins\/pre-2010\/official-first-day-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin-2007\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 \n\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en\/shop\/coins\/pre-2010\/official-first-day-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin-2007\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\n \u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\n \u003cspan\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 \n\u003cspan\u003eFluted\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en\/shop\/coins\/pre-2010\/25-cent-alpine-skiing-circulation-coin-roll-2007\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\n \u003cspan\u003eApproximately 22,000,000 copies\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skitrax.com\/royal-canadian-mint-launches-25-cent-alpine-skiing-coin\/#vid1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 \n\u003cspan\u003eKM# 686\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2007\/?tid=12682\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces2600.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/price-guide\/world\/canada-25-cents-km-686-2007-2008-cuid-1059778-duid-1302645\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\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\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull strike with all design details (skier, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly clear 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":44704433078295,"sku":"CA252007-MS63 ALPINE SKIING","price":0.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200725centsAlpineSkiingBU63-Revers.png?v=1772741456","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2007-25-cents-ski-alpin-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}