2022 Loonie ($1) BU (MS-65)

2022 1 Dollar (Loonie) "Standard Pattern"

BU (MS-65) GEM

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 grade MS-65 (Mint State 65) places it in the "GEM" (Jewel) category. This is a high-quality specimen, often considered the threshold for "Gem Uncirculated" condition . The coin is well-struck and has retained all its luster.

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 attractive luster .

• Reverse (obverse side): The standard design. In this grade, the coin may show some minor contact marks or striking imperfections, but these are minor and do not detract from the overall appeal of the coin. The details are sharp .

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-65

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 65 (on the Sheldon scale): This grade represents standard Gem quality . The coin has full luster and a well-defined strike, but may have some minor contact marks that are not distracting .

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

  • "GEM": This designation confirms that the piece is a high-quality collector's specimen.