2022 Loonie ($1) Oscar Peterson BU (MS-66)

2022 1 Dollar (Loonie) Commemorative "OSCAR PETERSON" Uncolored

BU (MS-66) GEM +

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian dollar is a special commemorative issue celebrating the legendary jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson . This specimen is the uncoloured (plain metal) version of the circulation coin, showing the motif of the pianist at his keyboard.

Its MS-66 (Mint State 66) certification places it in the "GEM+" category (Jewel and above). This is a piece of exceptional quality , surpassing the Gem Uncirculated (MS-65) standard. The specimen is very well preserved, with only very slight contact marks that do not detract from its excellent visual appeal.

General characteristics

• Face value: 1 dollar

• Year: 2022

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel

• Weight: 7.00 grams

• Diameter: 26.50 mm

• Theme: Oscar Peterson (Jazz Pianist)

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II . The strike is crisp and precise , and the luster is complete and brilliant .

• Reverse (obverse side): The pianist motif. The field is immaculate and the luster provides exceptional visual appeal , with fully formed details. Only very minimal contact marks, typical of an MS-66, may be present.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-66

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 66 (on the Sheldon scale): A piece of very high quality . It has an excellent luster , and contact marks are extremely minimal or localized in a non-distracting way.

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

  • "GEM +": This designation confirms that the piece is considered a "jewel" of excellent quality, superior to the "Gem" (MS-65) standard .