2015 Canada: 25 cents Poppy - Color version
BU Quality (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-67 SUPERB
Coin Description
This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in 2015 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark Remembrance Day, continuing the tradition started in 2004 with the world's first colored circulating coin. The color version of this coin highlights the vibrant red poppy, a universal symbol of remembrance for Canadian soldiers who died in war.
With a mintage of 6,250,000 copies for the color version, specimens in SUPERB grade like this one are exceptionally rare. The offered specimen, graded MS-67 SUPERB, represents an exceptional state of preservation that places it among the very best coins of this issue.
The Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023. In keeping with coins of this era, the obverse is adorned with the maple leaf 🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend “ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA” surrounds the royal bust, with the date “2015”.
For an MS-67 SUPERB grade, the original mint luster is dazzling, remarkably intense and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye, and even under 10x magnification, imperfections are so minor as to be practically undetectable. The fields are exceptionally clear.
The Reverse (Colored Poppy)
The reverse, designed by artist Cosme Saffioti (creator of the famous 2004 poppy), features a moving design. A vibrant red poppy, a symbol of remembrance for Canadian soldiers who died in war, is depicted with its characteristic petals. The inscription “ REMEMBER • SOUVENIR ” is engraved in a banner at the bottom of the coin. The color was applied using a patented process by the Royal Canadian Mint, ensuring full adhesion to the metal. The inscriptions “CANADA,” “25 CENTS,” and the year “2015” complete the reverse.
In MS-67 SUPERB, the color of the poppy is absolutely perfect, a deep, intense, and vibrant red, without any chipping or wear. All details of the flower, petals, and banner are stunningly sharp, with a full-strike impression. The "SUPERB" quality indicates a coin of exceptional beauty that clearly stands out from lower grades due to its perfect balance and impeccable presentation.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-67 SUPERB
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Luster: The original mint luster is dazzling, remarkably intense, and perfectly uniform across 100% of the surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye. The fields are exceptionally clear.
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Color Condition: The red poppy is absolutely perfect, a deep and vibrant red, with no chipping or wear.
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Strike: Perfectly centered and full strike with all design details (poppy, "REMEMBER • SOUVENIR" banner, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-67 SUPERB graded coin represents the absolute pinnacle for this commemorative coin in its color version.
