2008 Canada 25 Cents - Figure Skating
Vancouver Series 2010 — MS-67 Quality (Superb)
Description of the room
This commemorative coin highlights the beauty and precision of figure skating. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint two years before the Vancouver Games, it belongs to a series that has marked Canadian numismatic history due to its widespread circulation, making examples in "Superb" condition all the more valuable.
The Reverse Pattern
The artwork by artist Glenn Green depicts a skater in full performance, highlighting the agility required for this discipline. A large, stylized maple leaf serves as a backdrop, seamlessly incorporating the Ilanaaq logo of the 2010 Games. Printed in MS-67 grade, the precision of the striking allows for a clear appreciation of every line of the athlete's movement, free from the interference of wear marks.
The Obverse
The obverse features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. This portrait, notable for its lack of a crown, is rendered with remarkable clarity. The coin's fields retain their original luster uniformly, attesting to a coin that has never been in circulation.
Quality and Grade MS-67 (Superb)
The MS-67 grade designates a coin as being of Superb quality. For a 25-cent coin minted for circulation, this grade is difficult to obtain. It is characterized by:
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A full, brilliant, and uninterrupted striking luster.
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Very light and few contact marks, often invisible without a magnifying glass.
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An exceptional overall visual appeal, the piece having been preserved from the usual friction during its production.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute
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Specification
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| Face value
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25 Cents
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| Year
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2008
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| Theme
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Figure Skating (2010 Games)
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| Composition
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Nickel-plated steel (triple plating) |
| Weight
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4.40 g
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| Diameter
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23.88 mm
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| Grade
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MS-67 (Superb)
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