2017 Loonie ($1) Toronto Maple Leaf BU (MS-67)

2017 Loonie ($1) Toronto Maple Leaf Commemorative

Estimated Quality: BU (MS-67)

Description of the room

This 2017 Canadian dollar (Loonie) is a very popular commemorative issue, minted for circulation. It celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Hockey League (NHL) and pays tribute to the Toronto Maple Leafs on their centennial. This coin features a special design of the hockey team's famous logo.

Its estimated condition grade is MS-67 (Mint State 67). This grade is considered "Superb Gem Uncirculated . " It is a specimen of remarkable quality that has escaped almost all the typical marks of minting and bulk packaging.

General characteristics

• Face value: 1 Dollar (Loonie)

• Year: 2017

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Brass-plated steel (triple-plated steel)

• Weight: 6.27 grams

• Diameter: 26.5 mm

• Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs (1917-2017)

• Artist: Steven Rosati (Revers)

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. In a grade $MS-$ Rated at $67$ , the obverse displays a complete, brilliant luster, free of any flaws visible to the naked eye . The surface is exceptionally clean and the fields are very smooth. Under low magnification, only a minute number of microscopic marks, typical of the metal, are visible and are not distracting.

• Reverse (front side): The commemorative design features the stylized logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The grade $MS-67$ signifies that the strike is complete, crisp, and exhibits superior detail . The coin possesses remarkable visual appeal thanks to its mirror-like luster and the near-total absence of contact marks on the reliefs and fields. It is practically perfect.

Estimated Grading Details

• MS (Mint State): The coin is uncirculated (never used in commerce).

• 67 (on the Sheldon scale): Superb Gem quality (Superb Jewel) of the highest level. The piece is of exceptional quality , with superior luster and strike. It exhibits only a very limited number of microscopic imperfections that do not affect its overall appearance. It represents a "High-End" specimen. $MS$ .

• BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): The coin has retained its original brilliance .

• Assessment note: A museum-quality specimen . The pieces in $MS-67s$ for circulation currency are extremely rare and are only found through rigorous selection. They are coveted by collectors who demand the highest quality.