{"product_id":"2010-25-cents-coquelicot-bu-ms-62","title":"2010 25-cent POPPY BU (MS-62)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 Canada: 25 cents Poppy\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-62\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 2010 by the Royal Canadian Mint in honor of Canadian veterans, marking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65th anniversary of the end of the Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/fr\/news-releases\/avis-aux-medias---la-monnaie-royale-canadienne-lance-la-piece-de-25-centscoquelicot-2010-en-lhonneur-des-anciens-combattants-canadiens-a-loccasiondu-65e-anniversaire-de-la-fin-de-la-seconde-guerre-mondiale-545936182.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is Canada's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethird colored circulation coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a poppy theme, following those of 2004 and 2008 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/101548\/new-red-poppy-coin-introduced-in-canada\/#content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed in association with the Royal Canadian Legion, this coin pays tribute to fallen soldiers, surviving veterans, and active troops \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/101548\/new-red-poppy-coin-introduced-in-canada\/#content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,978,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies for circulation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly symbolic coin is now sought after by collectors. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is in very good condition.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In keeping with coins from this era, the obverse is adorned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend \"ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA\" surrounds the royal bust. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the mint luster is present, covering most of the surface, but may be slightly interrupted in some areas, with a few minor contact marks visible to the naked eye on the high points of the relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Soldier and Poppies)\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\u003eCosme Saffioti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, features a particularly moving design. It depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian soldier bowing his head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in contemplation, positioned against a stylized maple leaf background. Two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered poppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are placed on either side of the soldier, their vibrant colors contrasting with the rest of the coin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/101548\/new-red-poppy-coin-introduced-in-canada\/#content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The color was applied using a patented process by the Royal Canadian Mint, ensuring full adhesion to the metal. The inscriptions \"25 CENTS\", \"1945-2010\", and \"CANADA\" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgb.fr\/canada-25-cents-coquelicots-2010-spl,fwo_252684,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the color of the poppies is well preserved, without significant flaking, and the soldier's details are 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\u003cspan\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eMaple leaf (🍁) at the bottom of 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\u003e65th anniversary of the end of World War II - Poppy\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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\u003eCosme Saffioti \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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.cgb.fr\/canada-25-cents-coquelicots-2010-spl,fwo_252684,a.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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\u003e1.58 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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\u003e10,978,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies (circulation) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2010\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2010\u0026amp;id_coin=1283\u0026amp;currency=EUR\" 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-62 (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-62)\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 present, covering most of the surface, but may be slightly interrupted or less intense in the most exposed areas.\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 Presence of a few contact marks (dings, fine scratches) visible to the naked eye or with a magnifying glass, primarily on the fields and high points. The coin has not circulated but has undergone very slight handling.\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 colored poppies are well preserved, without significant flaking. The color may show very slight imperfections, which are normal for this type of process.\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 The strike is full, and all design details (soldier, maple leaf, inscriptions) are clearly visible.\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-62 grade coin represents an excellent compromise for collectors who wish to acquire this commemorative coin with a powerful message at an accessible price while benefiting from an uncirculated state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44730724876311,"sku":"CA252010-BU62 Poppy","price":0.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201025centsCOLOUREDPOPPYBU_MS-62_Revers.png?v=1773156440","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2010-25-cents-coquelicot-bu-ms-62","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}