2022 Loonie ($1) BU (MS-64) CHOICE

2022 1 Dollar (Loonie) "Standard Pattern"

BU (MS-64) CHOICE

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian dollar is the standard circulation $1 coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). It features the regular Canadian dollar design.

Its certification with the MS-64 (Mint State 64) grade places it in the "Choice" category. This is a very good quality uncirculated coin, representing the quality expected of roll or bag issue specimens from this year. It is an excellent specimen, although not quite at the "Jewel" level (MS-65 and above).

General characteristics

• Face value: 1 dollar

• Year: 2022

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel

• Weight: 7.00 grams

• Diameter: 26.50 mm

• Theme: Standard design of the Canadian 1 dollar

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The coin displays a full and brilliant luster .

• Reverse (front side): The standard design. In an MS-64 grade, the design is crisp , but the surface may show an increased number of contact marks or striking imperfections, visible without magnification, without however detracting from the overall appeal.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-64

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 64 (on the Sheldon scale): This grade is considered superior Choice quality . It has a full luster, but may have several contact marks or striking flaws more visible than GEM specimens.

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

  • "CHOICE": This designation confirms that the coin is an uncirculated specimen of very good quality.