2017 Toonie ($2) VIMY BU (MS-67)

2017 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative "VIMY 100th ANNIVERSARY"

BU (MS-66) GEM +

Description of the room

This 2017 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is a special commemorative issue celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917-2017). The reverse design features the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

Its MS-66 (Mint State 66) certification places it in the "GEM+" category (Jewel and above). This is a piece of exceptional quality , surpassing the Gem Uncirculated (MS-65) standard. The specimen is very well preserved, with only very slight contact marks that do not detract from its excellent visual appeal.

General characteristics

• Face value: $2

• Year: 2017

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Outer ring in nickel plated with steel, center in brass plated with aluminum-bronze.

• Weight: 7.30 grams

• Diameter: 28.00 mm

• Theme: 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The strike is crisp and precise , and the luster is full and brilliant on both sides.

• Reverse (obverse side): The Vimy Memorial motif. The field is immaculate and the overall luster provides exceptional visual appeal , with fully formed details. Only very minimal contact marks may be present, typical of an MS-66.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-66

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): The coin has never circulated .

  • 66 (on the Sheldon scale): A piece of very high quality . It has an excellent luster , and contact marks are extremely minimal or localized in a non-distracting way.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): The coin is uncirculated and retains its original brilliance.

  • "GEM +": This designation confirms that the piece is considered a "jewel" of excellent quality, superior to the "Gem" (MS-65) standard .