2016 Canada: 25 cents Caribou
BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +
Coin Description
This 2016 25-cent coin belongs to the long line of caribou 25-cent coins, an emblematic design introduced in 1937. In 2016, the caribou continued its unchallenged reign on Canadian 25-cent coins, with its maple leaf prominently displayed on the obverse. In accordance with the specifications of the Royal Canadian Mint Act, this 25-cent coin has a composition of nickel, copper, and nickel-plated steel for a standard weight of 4.4 grams. The example offered, graded MS-64 Choice +, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable visual appeal.
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 from that 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 "2016". For an MS-64 Choice + grade, the original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are practically absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections can be detected with a magnifying glass, and nothing distracts the eye.
The Reverse (Caribou)
The reverse features the classic caribou design, created by Emanuel Hahn and used since 1937. The animal's head, an emblematic symbol of Canadian currency, is surrounded by the inscription "CANADA," the denomination "25 CENTS," and the year "2016." In MS-64 Choice +, all details of the antlers, fur, and eye are perfectly sharp, with a full strike to the rims. The "Choice +" quality indicates a coin that exceeds the average MS-64 due to its harmonious balance and superior presentation.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-64 CHOICE + (Brilliant Uncirculated / Mint State-64 Choice +)
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Luster: The original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny minor mark might be found with a 10x magnifying glass, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and without distraction.
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Strike: Perfectly centered and complete strike with all design details exceptionally sharp.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-64 Choice + grade coin represents the pinnacle of what can be found for a circulating coin of this type. It offers a quality worthy of the greatest collections.
