{"product_id":"2011-25-cents-bison-des-bois-couleur-bu-ms-62","title":"2011 25 cents Wood Bison Coloured BU (MS-62)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2011 Canada: 25 Cents Wood Bison (Legendary Nature) - 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-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 2011 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Legendary Nature in Canada\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series. This series highlights Canada's iconic wildlife, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood bison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holds a prominent place. As North America's largest land mammal, the wood bison is a symbol of strength and resilience, having been narrowly saved from extinction in the early 20th century. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e version of this coin is particularly sought after, as the Mint issued a special uncirculated set in 2011 that included the colored versions of three coins from the series. 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 with its color well-preserved.\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. In accordance with coins of that 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, with the date \"2011\". For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the strike 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 (Wood Bison)\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\u003eClaude Thivierge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood bison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its natural habitat. The animal is illustrated with strength and realism, capturing its power and presence. The particularity of this version lies in the application of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (probably a green\/brown enamel) which highlights the bison or its environment, depending on the specific design. The color was applied by a patented process by the Royal Canadian Mint, ensuring full adhesion to the metal. The inscriptions \"CANADA\", \"25 CENTS\" and the year \"2011\" complete the reverse. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the color is well-preserved, without significant flaking, and the details of the bison 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\u003eCharacteristic\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\u003e2011\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary Nature in Canada\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\u003eWood Bison - 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\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003eClaude Thivierge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination\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\u003cspan\u003eThree-ply nickel-plated steel\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e1.58 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\u003cspan\u003eReeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirculation coin - Mintage included in current issues (uncirculated set limited to 20,000 copies)\u003c\/span\u003e\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 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 under magnification, mainly 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 applied color is well-preserved, without significant flaking. It may show very slight imperfections, 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 complete and all design details (bison, 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 the collector who wishes to acquire this colored commemorative coin at an accessible price while benefiting from an uncirculated condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44730968539159,"sku":"CA252011-BU62 BISON COL","price":0.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201125centsWoodBisonColorBU_MS-62_-Revers.png?v=1773164478","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2011-25-cents-bison-des-bois-couleur-bu-ms-62","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}