2022 Loonie ($1) Oscar Peterson BU (MS-69)

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

BU (MS-69) Superb 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.

Its certification with the MS-69 (Mint State 69) grade places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade indicates near-perfect quality , with only one minor and almost invisible flaw (even under high magnification). It is an exceptionally high-quality specimen for a circulating coin.

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 by Susanna Blunt. The strike is exceptionally crisp and the luster is complete . The surface is flawless , showing no marks visible to the naked eye.

• Reverse (front side): The pianist motif. All details are fully formed and the field is perfectly preserved , free from striking or handling defects.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-69

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 69 (on the Sheldon scale): A piece of near-perfect quality . It has only one minor flaw or striking error, which is almost invisible even under magnification. The strike and luster are at their maximum potential.

  • 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 and close to perfection.