2022 Loonie ($1) BU (MS-68)

2022 1 Dollar (Loonie) "Standard Pattern"

BU (MS-68) Superb 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 MS-68 (Mint State 68) grade places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade indicates that the coin is of exceptional quality , showing only very slight microscopic (and non-distracting) imperfections. For a circulating coin, MS-68 is considered superior collector quality.

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 strike is very crisp and the luster is complete . The surface is excellent , showing only a very small number of marks, visible only under magnification.

• Reverse (front side): The standard design. All details are fully formed . The field is very well preserved , with exceptional visual appeal.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-68

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 68 (on the Sheldon scale): A piece of exceptional quality . It has only a tiny number of contact marks or striking defects, all microscopic and undistracting.

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

  • "Superb GEM": This designation confirms that the piece is a specimen of exceptional quality , just below the perfect level (MS-69/70).