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2021 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-68) SUPERB GEM +

2021 5 cents Castor - BU (MS-68) SUPERB GEM +

$329.95 CAD

2021 5 Cents (Nickel) - Beaver Pattern

BU (MS-68) SUPERB GEM +


Description of the room

This 2021 Canadian 5-cent coin is graded MS-68 (Mint State 68) , placing it in the "SUPERB GEM+" (Superb Jewel Plus) category. This grade is exceptionally rare for a circulation coin produced in rolls (the mintage was approximately 68 million in 2021). It is considered a top-quality coin , often the best or among the best known coins of that year.

  • Condition (Grade): MS-68 (Mint State 68).

  • Condition: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) , guaranteed free from traffic wear.

The 2021 5 cent coin is made of nickel-plated steel (nickel-plated steel, copper and nickel), with the classic Beaver design on the reverse.

Detailed MS-68 Quality

  • Luster: The striking luster is complete, phenomenal, and perfectly uniform . The brilliance is maximum, without any trace of alteration.

  • Strike: The strike is complete and extremely sharp . All details, especially the Beaver's face and the texture of the water, are perfectly defined, without any weak points.

  • Imperfections: An MS-68 part is nearly perfect . It shows no visible contact marks to the naked eye . Under standard magnification, it may only exhibit microscopic and isolated defects, and these defects must be located in non-critical areas that do not affect visual appeal.

  • Visual Appeal: The appearance is remarkable and without apparent flaws . The contrast and tone are excellent, giving it a superior aesthetic quality.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (version used in 2021).

Main Features

  • Face value: 5 cents

  • Year: 2021

  • Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

  • Pattern (Reverse): Castor (Beaver) .

  • Composition: Nickel-plated steel.

  • Designation: SUPERB GEM + (TOP POP) .

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