2015 25 cents COLORED FLAG BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +

2015 Canada: 25 cents 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag - Color Version
BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +

Coin Description

This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in 2015 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag, proudly displaying its iconic red maple leaf since 1965 . The design features 50 children surrounding the Canadian flag, each symbolizing not only the flag's 50 years but also Canada's future . It is the work of artist Bonnie Ross from Nova Scotia . The color version of this coin highlights the vibrant red of the flag's maple leaf, creating a striking contrast with the rest of the design . This is one of the rare circulating 25-cent coins whose design does not feature the traditional caribou .

The coin was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg . With a mintage of 6,250,000 copies for this colored version , high-quality examples like this one are particularly sought after by collectors of Canadian commemorative coins. The offered specimen, graded MS-64 Choice +, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable visual appeal.

There are two varieties for this coin: the first has normal shading, while the second has darker shading .

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 . It shows the Queen at 77 years old, uncrowned, wearing a necklace and earrings. The engraving is signed by Susan Taylor . In accordance 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 . For an MS-64 Choice + 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 with a magnifying glass, and nothing distracts the eye.

The Reverse (50 children and the colored Canadian flag)

The reverse, designed by artist Bonnie Ross (initials "BR" on the coin) , features a particularly touching design: 50 stylized children surrounding the Canadian flag . The special feature of this version is the application of red color to the maple leaf of the flag, which stands out sharply against the metallic background . This coloring technique was applied using a patented process by the Royal Canadian Mint, ensuring full adhesion of the color to the metal . The inscription "50 YEARS / ANS" is engraved in the lower central part of the design . The inscriptions "CANADA 2015" and "25 CENTS" complete the reverse .

In MS-64 Choice +, the red color of the flag is perfectly preserved, without flaking or wear, and all the details of the 50 children and the flag are perfectly sharp, with a full strike to the rim. The "Choice +" quality indicates a coin that exceeds the average MS-64 in its harmonious balance and superior presentation.

Technical Specifications

Condition: MS-64 CHOICE + (Brilliant Uncirculated / Mint State-64 Choice +)

• Luster: The original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface.

• Surface: Contact marks are absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny minor mark may be found with a 10x magnifier, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and distraction-free.

• Color condition: The red color applied to the maple leaf of the flag is perfectly preserved, without flaking or wear.

• Strike: Perfectly centered and complete strike with all design details (50 children, flag, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.

• Visual appeal: An MS-64 Choice + grade coin represents exceptional quality for this commemorative issue. According to Numicanada data, the value difference between MS-63 ($1.30) and MS-64 ($7.20) is significant, demonstrating the relative rarity of specimens in this superior quality . The "Choice +" designation indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 in its harmonious balance and superior presentation.