2008 Canada 25 Cents - Snowboarding
Vancouver Series 2010 — MS-67 Quality (Superb Gem)
Description of the room
This 25-cent coin celebrates the dynamic spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Snowboarding, a sport combining agility and daring, is depicted here in Superb Gem condition. While the original mintage was significant, finding a specimen that has retained this state of perfection after the industrial striking and packaging process is a challenge for serious collectors.
The Reverse Pattern
The design, created by artist Glenn Green, captures a snowboarder in the middle of an aerial maneuver. The coin's relief highlights the athlete's posture and detailed equipment. A stylized maple leaf and the Vancouver 2010 Games logo frame the main subject. Printed in MS-67 grade, every detail of the engraving stands out with exceptional clarity and precision.
The Obverse
The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. At this grade, the fields (the background of the coin) are remarkably pure, offering a uniform, satiny sheen that highlights the delicate royal profile without any visual interruption.
Quality and Grade MS-67 (Superb Gem)
The MS-67 grade designates a Museum quality piece:
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Luster: A full striking luster, brilliant and of total uniformity on both sides.
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Surface: The surfaces are virtually flawless to the naked eye. Only microscopic, almost undetectable contact marks may be present.
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Strike: A clean and powerful execution, ensuring that all design elements are perfectly defined.
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Visual appeal: Exceptional. The coin possesses a "fresh" visual presence and a brilliance that immediately distinguishes it from standard circulating examples.
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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Snowboarding (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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| Mintage
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22,400,000
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| Grade
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MS-67 (Superb Gem)
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