2008 Canada 25 Cents - Snowboarding
Vancouver Series 2010 — MS-68 Quality (Superb +)
Description of the room
This 25-cent coin celebrates the energy and innovative spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Snowboarding, an iconic sport of youth and daring, is immortalized here in Superb+ condition. In this state, the coin represents a major rarity, as very few examples survived the mass production process without any visible imperfections.
The Reverse Pattern
The design, created by artist Glenn Green, depicts a snowboarder performing an acrobatic jump. The dynamic composition uses lines of movement that emphasize speed. In the background, a stylized maple leaf and the Games logo (Ilanaaq) complete the design. Printed on MS-68 paper, the precision of the details—such as the textures of the board and the contours of the athlete's clothing—is absolutely crisp.
The Obverse
The obverse features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. At this grade, the fields are exceptionally pure, offering a uniform, satiny luster that beautifully highlights the royal profile.
Quality and Grade MS-68 (Superb +)
The MS-68 grade designates a piece of Museum quality:
-
Lustre: A full, intense, and uninterrupted striking chandelier.
-
Surface: The surfaces are virtually flawless. Only microscopic marks, invisible to the naked eye, could be detected under very high magnification.
-
Strike: An exceptionally sharp strike, typical of the very first coins produced from a new set of coins.
-
Visual appeal: The "+" designation highlights a superior visual appeal, placing this copy among the finest known specimens for this edition.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute
|
Specification
|
| Face value
|
25 Cents
|
| Year |
2008
|
| Theme
|
Snowboarding (2010 Games)
|
| Composition
|
Nickel-plated steel (triple plating)
|
| Weight
|
4.40 g
|
| Diameter
|
23.88 mm
|
| Mintage
|
22,400,000
|
| Grade |
MS-68 (Superb +)
|
