{"product_id":"2010-25-cents-coquelicot-bu-ms-64-choice","title":"2010 25 cents POPPY BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","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-64 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 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 World War II\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. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethird colored circulation coin in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a poppy theme, following those issued in 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. The first coin was presented to His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, at a ceremony in Rideau Hall \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. With a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,978,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coins 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, high-quality examples like this one are particularly sought after by collectors. The offered coin, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable 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, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023 \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. Consistent with coins from this period, 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 \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. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the mint luster is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface, with a superb \"cartwheel\" effect. Contact marks are virtually absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections may be detected with a magnifying glass, and nothing distracts the eye.\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\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.worldofcoins.eu\/forum\/index.php\/topic,7896.msg51940.html?PHPSESSID=g0d4ptnjiujuooguuq42aio7dq#msg51940\" 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 remembrance, 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.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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the color of the poppies is perfectly preserved, without flaking, and all details of the soldier are perfectly clear, with a full-strike.\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\u003eDistinguishing 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\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.worldofcoins.eu\/forum\/index.php\/topic,7896.msg51940.html?PHPSESSID=g0d4ptnjiujuooguuq42aio7dq#msg51940\" 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.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 coins (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-64 CHOICE + (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-64 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 brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across 100% of the surface, with a superb \"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 absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny minor mark might be found with a 10x loupe, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and without distraction.\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 two red poppies are perfectly preserved, a brilliant red, 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 Perfectly centered and full strike with all design details (soldier, maple leaf, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.\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-64 Choice + graded coin represents the ultimate for a colored circulation coin of this issue. According to the price guide, the difference between MS-63 and MS-64 is significant, demonstrating the relative rarity of examples in this superior quality \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. The \"Choice +\" designation indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 due to its harmonious balance and superior presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44730731003927,"sku":"CA252010-BU64 Poppy","price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201025centsCOLOUREDPOPPYBU_MS-64_Revers.png?v=1773156825","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2010-25-cents-coquelicot-bu-ms-64-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}