{"product_id":"2008-25-cents-ski-acrobatique-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2008 25 cents ACROBATIC SKI (BU) (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008 Canada: 25 cents Freestyle 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 Quality (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in 2008 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the series celebrating the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseventh in a series of 17 coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dedicated to winter sports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It pays tribute to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreestyle skiing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a spectacular discipline combining alpine skiing and aerial maneuvers, which originated in the 1960s and became an official Olympic sport in Albertville in 1992 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/pre-2010\/$25-silver-hologram-coin--freestyle-skiing-2008\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a mintage of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22,000,400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies for circulation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin is highly prized today by collectors of the Olympic series. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, boasts remarkable preservation and superior visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at 77 years old, uncrowned, wearing a necklace and earrings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Consistent with coins of this era, the obverse is adorned with 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 legend \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANADA · ELIZABETH II 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" surrounds the royal bust, along with the Olympic logo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the mint luster is clearly present, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a beautiful \"cartwheel\" effect. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Freestyle Skier)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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), illustrates the spirit and agility of freestyle skiing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskier in action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, performing a spectacular jump, skis spread, in a characteristic posture of this aerial discipline. The design is completed by the inscription \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVANCOUVER 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" as well as the denomination \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 CENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all the details of the athlete, their equipment, and the jumping position are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguishing mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple Leaf (🍁) at the bottom of the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Olympic Games - Freestyle Skiing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt (engraved by Susan Taylor) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGlen Green (\"GG\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNickel-plated steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdncoin.com\/collections\/royal-canadian-mint-products-2\/products\/2008-25c-1st-day-freestyle-ski-1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm (23.9 mm according to sources) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35917.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2008\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=2205\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e22,000,400 copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrause number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKM# 765 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2008\/expiry_year\/2008\/composition\/91-%E9%95%8D%E5%8C%85%E9%92%A2\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-63 CHOICE (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-63 Choice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original luster is clearly present, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface, with a good \"cartwheel\" effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight ding or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. The coin has not circulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete strike with all design details (skier, jump position, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance between 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44707340976151,"sku":"CA252008-BU63 FREE STYLE","price":0.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200825centsFreeStyleBU63-Revers.png?v=1772823335","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2008-25-cents-ski-acrobatique-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}