{"product_id":"2012-25-cents-isaac-brock-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2012 25 cents ISAAC BROCK COLOUR BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 Canada: 25 cents Isaac Brock (War of 1812) - Coloured Version\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 2012 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200th anniversary of the War of 1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and to honor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor-General Sir Isaac Brock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Canadian military hero. This war was a pivotal moment in Canadian history, seeing British soldiers, French and English Canadian militias, as well as First Nations and Métis allies unite to defend the borders. Without their courage and sacrifice, the Canada we know today would not exist. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoloured version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of this coin, with a mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies, highlights the historical elements of its design. The specimen offered, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, boasts exceptional conservation status with remarkable visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Queen Elizabeth II Effigy)\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-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In keeping 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 \"CANADA ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA 2012\" surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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 original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are virtually absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections may be detected under magnification, and nothing distracts the eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Sir Isaac Brock)\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\u003eBonnie Ross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, features a bust of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock in military uniform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?tid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 that enhances design elements, likely historical accents or uniform details. The color was applied using a patented process by the Royal Canadian Mint, ensuring full adhesion to the metal. The inscriptions \"25 CENTS,\" \"BROCK,\" \"WAR OF 1812 LA GUERRE DE 1812\" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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 is perfectly preserved, without flaking or wear, and all details of Brock's portrait are perfectly sharp, with a full-border 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\u003e2012\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\n\u003cspan\u003e200th anniversary of the War of 1812 - Sir Isaac Brock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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\u003eBonnie Ross \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" 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\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies (coloured version) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?tid=18873\" 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# 1322a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/it.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?tid=18873\" 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 mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface.\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 may be found under 10x magnification, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and distraction-free.\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 perfectly preserved, 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 complete strike with all design details 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 + grade coin represents the pinnacle for this historic issue. According to value guides, the difference between MS-63 and MS-64 is significant, demonstrating the relative rarity of specimens in this superior quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1953-2014\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44735179751447,"sku":"CA252012-BU64 BROCK COL","price":7.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201225centsBrockCOLOURBU_MS-64_-Revers.png?v=1773244657","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2012-25-cents-isaac-brock-couleur-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}