2015 25 Cents FLAG NC BU (MS-65) - GEM

2015 Canada: 25 Cents 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag - Non-Colored Version
BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-65 GEM

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 the future of Canada. This is the work of artist Bonnie Ross from Nova Scotia. The coin was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg. It is one of the rare circulating 25-cent coins whose design does not feature the traditional caribou.

The non-colored (NC) version of this coin offers a cleaner rendering that highlights Bonnie Ross's engraving work and the play of light and shadow on the 50 children surrounding the flag. The offered specimen, graded MS-65 GEM, 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 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 . For an MS-65 GEM grade, the original mint luster is dazzling, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are totally absent to the naked eye, and even under 10x magnification, only tiny microscopic imperfections can be detected.

The Reverse (50 Children and the 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 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-65 GEM, all the details of the 50 children and the flag are stunningly sharp, with a full strike to the rims. The "GEM" quality indicates a coin of exceptional beauty that clearly stands out from lower grades due to its perfect balance, impeccable presentation, and almost total absence of marks.

Technical Specifications

Condition: MS-65 GEM (Brilliant Uncirculated / Mint State-65 Gem)

• Luster: The original mint luster is dazzling, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across 100% of the surface.

• Surface: Contact marks are totally absent to the naked eye. The fields are impeccably clear, without any visual distraction.

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

• Visual Appeal: An MS-65 GEM grade coin represents the ultimate for this commemorative issue. According to Numicanada data, the jump in value to MS-65 is significant, demonstrating the rarity of specimens in this exceptional quality. It is an exceptional piece, of rare beauty, which will find its place in the largest collections.