2018 Canada: 25 cents Caribou
BU Quality (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Coin Description
This 2018 25-cent coin belongs to the long line of caribou 25-cent coins, an emblematic design introduced in 1937. In 2018, the caribou continues its undisputed reign on Canadian 25-cent coins, with its maple leaf prominently displayed on the obverse. The composition is copper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel), a standard for circulating coins of this era. The offered specimen, graded MS-63 Choice, provides remarkable preservation with superior 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 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, with the date "2018". For an MS-63 Choice grade, the original mint luster is well present, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked 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 value "25 CENTS", and the year "2018". In MS-63 Choice, all details of the antlers and fur are perfectly sharp and well struck, with no wear. The "Choice" quality results in a harmonious balance between luster, surface preservation, and overall visual impact.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-63 CHOICE
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Luster: The original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform across almost the entire surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight ding or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing visually distracting. The coin has not circulated.
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Strike: Full strike with all design details (caribou, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance between quality and value. The "Choice" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.
