{"product_id":"2009-25-cents-hockey-masculin-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2009 25 cents MEN'S HOCKEY COLOR BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009 Canada: 25 cents Men's Hockey (Vancouver 2010) - Color Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality BU (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 2009 by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian men's hockey team's gold medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ubcischool.arcabc.ca\/islandora\/object\/slais%3A1242733?type=dismax\u0026amp;islandora_solr_search_navigation=0\u0026amp;solr_profile=csv\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This historic achievement was ranked as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumber one greatest moment for Canada at the Winter Olympics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in an online vote held by the Royal Canadian Mint and the Canadian Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, ahead of women's hockey (2nd) and Cindy Klassen (3rd) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ubcischool.arcabc.ca\/islandora\/object\/slais%3A1242733?type=dismax\u0026amp;islandora_solr_search_navigation=0\u0026amp;solr_profile=csv\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Out of a total mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19,000,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coins for the standard version, only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,000,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coins were produced in the color version \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh-tw.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=17379\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numizmarket.hu\/de\/katalog\/details\/45\/11360\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exhibits remarkable preservation with 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. It depicts the Queen at 77 years old, without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The legend \"ELIZABETH II 25 CENTS CANADA 2009\" surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.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 well-present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface, with a nice \"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 (Hockey Player Celebrating Victory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by Burlington, Ontario artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJason Bouwman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (initials \"JB\"), illustrates a moment of pure joy: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehockey player raising his arms in victory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, celebrating the gold medal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ubcischool.arcabc.ca\/islandora\/object\/slais%3A1242733?type=dismax\u0026amp;islandora_solr_search_navigation=0\u0026amp;solr_profile=csv\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylized maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as the backdrop for this emotional scene, and the Canadian Olympic Committee logo appears in the bottom right \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The distinctiveness of this version lies in the application of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the maple leaf, paying homage to the Canadian national emblem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-nickel-plated-steel-25-cents-mens-ice-hocke-red-enamel-km-1063a-circulation-coins\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A distinguishing feature of this coin: the last \"2\" of \"2002\" is in relief on the player's leg, whereas it is engraved around it on most non-colored coins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The inscriptions \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002 MEN'S HOCKEY MASCULIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.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, the color is perfectly preserved, without flaking, and all details of the player 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Olympic logo on 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\u003eMen's Hockey - 2002 Salt Lake City Gold Medal (color 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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse engraver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSusan Taylor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.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\u003eJason Bouwman (\"JB\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e25 cents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-nickel-plated-steel-25-cents-mens-ice-hocke-red-enamel-km-1063a-circulation-coins\" 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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" 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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" 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\u003cspan\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/pieces8610.html\" 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 (color version) out of a total of 22M \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh-tw.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=17379\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most memorable Canadian Olympic moment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ubcischool.arcabc.ca\/islandora\/object\/slais%3A1242733?type=dismax\u0026amp;islandora_solr_search_navigation=0\u0026amp;solr_profile=csv\" 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# 1063a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coinscatalog.net\/es\/canada\/coin-nickel-plated-steel-25-cents-mens-ice-hocke-red-enamel-km-1063a-circulation-coins\" 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 over 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 impact or a 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\u003eColor condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The red color applied to the maple leaf is perfectly preserved, without flaking 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 (player, maple leaf, 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\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The raised \"2\" on the player's leg is a distinctive element of this issue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces8610.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 grade coin offers an excellent balance between 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":44710757040151,"sku":"CA252009-BU63 HCKEY MASC COULEUR","price":2.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200925Incuse2Men_sHockeyColourBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1772912947","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2009-25-cents-hockey-masculin-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}