{"product_id":"2009-25-cents-cindy-klassen-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2009 25 cents CINDY KLASSEN COLORED BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009 Canada: 25 cents Cindy Klassen (Speed Skating) - Colour Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — 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 2009 (but circulated in 2010) by the Royal Canadian Mint to honour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCindy Klassen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the most decorated Canadian speed skater in the history of the Winter Olympic Games \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She won no less than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 medals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in two Olympic appearances, including 5 solely at the Turin Games in 2006 (gold in 1500m, silver in 1000m and pursuit, bronze in 3000m and 5000m) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cindy_Klassen\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoloured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e version of this coin, with a limited mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,000,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies, is particularly sought after by collectors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cindy_Klassen\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specimen offered, 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 (initials \"SB\"), an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In keeping with commemorative coins of this period, the obverse is adorned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elogo of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The legend \"ELIZABETH II 25 CENTS CANADA 2009\" surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" 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 well-preserved, 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 (Cindy Klassen in action)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJason Bouwman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (initials \"JB\"), depicts speed skater \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCindy Klassen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in full action, in a characteristic pose of her discipline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The outline of the skater is finely detailed, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylized maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the background. The peculiarity of this version lies in the application of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (red enamel) which enhances the design. The inscriptions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCINDY 2006 KLASSEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" 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, the colour is perfectly preserved, without chipping, and all the details of the skater are remarkably sharp.\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\n\u003cspan\u003e2009 (circulated in 2010) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003eVancouver 2010 Olympic logo on 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\u003eCindy Klassen - Speed Skating (colour version)\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 (\"SB\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" 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\u003eJason Bouwman (\"JB\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%92%E6%A7%BD\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" 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\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e\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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,000,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies (colour version) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cindy_Klassen\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.cn\/zh\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/edge\/2-%E9%BD%BF%E8%BE%B9\/face_value\/25-25\/page\/2\" 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# 1065a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009?cid=17381\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-25-cents-km-1065-circulation-coinage\" 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 well 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 been circulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The colour (red enamel) is perfectly preserved, without chipping or wear.\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 Full strike with all design details (skater, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-executed.\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 of quality and value. The \"Choice\" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its presentation, superior 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":44710522257431,"sku":"CA252009-BU63 CINDY COLOR","price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200925centsCindyKlassenColourBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1772900213","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2009-25-cents-cindy-klassen-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}