{"product_id":"2009-25-cents-patinage-de-vitesse-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2009 25 cents SPEED SKATING BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009 Canada: 25 cents Speed Skating (Vancouver 2010) - Standard Version\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 2009 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the series celebrating the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. It pays tribute to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed skating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a sport that has been part of the Olympic Games since the first Winter Games held in Chamonix in 1924 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Speed skating is considered the fastest human-powered sport without mechanical aid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22,400,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies for circulation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin is now prized 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 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 (\"SB\" initials), an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In line with commemorative coins of this period, the obverse is adorned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.it\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.cn\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The legend “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANADA • ELIZABETH II 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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 strike luster is well 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 (Speed Skater)\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 (\"GG\" initials) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=61266\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/expiry_year\/2010\/composition\/91-%E9%8E%B3%E5%8C%85%E9%8B%B3\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed skater in action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in a characteristic posture for this Olympic discipline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.it\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.cn\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The design is simple but dynamic, capturing the essence of this sliding sport. The inscriptions “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVANCOUVER 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” and the value “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 CENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.it\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.cn\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.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 details of the skater and their posture are perfectly sharp and well struck, with no 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\n\u003cspan\u003e2009 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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\n\u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Olympic logo on obverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.it\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgbfr.cn\/canada-25-cents-j-o-dhiver-vancouver-2010-elisabeth-ii-patinage-de-vitesse-2009-spl,fwo_252692,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVancouver 2010 Olympic Games - Speed Skating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=61266\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/zt\/coins\/list\/year\/2009\/expiry_year\/2010\/composition\/91-%E9%8E%B3%E5%8C%85%E9%8B%B3\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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\u003eCopper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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\/?tid=12689\" 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:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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\u003e22,400,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies (circulation) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?piece=25-cents-2009\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1999-2023\u0026amp;issue=1\" 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# 842 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2009\/?tid=12689\" 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 light 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 Full strike with all design details (skater, 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 of quality and value. The \"Choice\" designation indicates a coin that stands out with its above-average presentation for an 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":44710819168279,"sku":"CA252009-BU63 PATIN VITE","price":0.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200925centsPatinagedeVitesseBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1772915206","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2009-25-cents-patinage-de-vitesse-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}