2009 Canada: 25 cents Caribou
Quality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Coin Description
This 2009 25-cent coin belongs to the long line of caribou 25-cent coins, an emblematic design introduced in 1937. The year 2009 marks the continued use of the maple leaf 🍁 as a distinctive mark at the bottom of the obverse, a feature adopted since 2007. The offered specimen, graded MS-63 Choice, provides remarkable preservation with superior visual appeal for this common type coin.
The Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. In accordance with coins from this period, the obverse is adorned with the maple leaf 🍁 at the bottom. The legend "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" surrounds the royal bust, with the date "2009". For an MS-63 Choice grade, the mint luster is well present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a beautiful "cartwheel" effect. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.
The Reverse (Caribou)
The reverse features the classic caribou design, created by Emanuel Hahn and used since 1937. The animal's head, an iconic symbol of Canadian coinage, is surrounded by the inscription "CANADA", the value "25 CENTS", and the year "2009". In MS-63 Choice, all details of the antlers and fur are perfectly sharp and well-struck, with no wear. The "Choice" quality translates into a harmonious balance between luster, surface preservation, and overall visual impact.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-63 CHOICE (Brilliant Uncirculated / Mint State-63 Choice)
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Luster: The original luster is well present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a good "cartwheel" effect.
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Surface: Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight shock or a fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. The coin has not circulated.
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Strike: Full strike with all design details (caribou, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.
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Visual appeal: An MS-63 Choice grade 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.
