2009 Canada 25 Cents - Sledge Hockey
Vancouver Series 2010 — MS-66 Quality (Gem +)
Description of the room
This 25-cent coin pays tribute to sledge hockey, a Paralympic sport in which Canada excels internationally. Achieving MS-66 grade for a coin from a mintage of over 22 million is a remarkable feat of preservation; it means that this particular coin has been spared the usual shocks during production and rolling at the Royal Canadian Mint.
The Reverse Pattern
Glenn Green's design depicts an athlete in full stride, powerfully maneuvering his sled. Every detail of the engraving, from the athlete's gloves to the tips of his hockey sticks, is rendered with surgical precision. The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games logo and a stylized maple leaf complete this dynamic motif, whose relief is beautifully highlighted by the coin's pristine luster.
The Obverse
The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. At this grade, the fields are remarkably pure, offering a uniform brilliance that highlights the fine details of the royal portrait.
Quality and Grade MS-66 (Gem +)
The MS-66 grade indicates a superior quality part:
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Luster: An intense, satiny, and totally uniform striking luster.
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Surface: Contact marks are almost non-existent to the naked eye.
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Typing: Optimal typing pressure ensuring perfectly defined details.
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Visual appeal: Exceptional freshness, without any blemishes or signs of handling.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute
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Specification
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| Face value
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25 Cents
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| Year
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2009
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| Theme
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Sledge hockey (Paralympics 2010)
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| Composition |
Nickel-plated steel (triple plating)
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| Weight
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4.40 g
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| Diameter
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23.88 mm
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| Mintage
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22,400,000
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| Grade
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MS-66 (Gem +) |
