2022 Loonie ($1) Oscar Peterson BU (MS-70)

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

BU (MS-70) PERFECT 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 MS-70 (Mint State 70) certification places it in the "PERFECT GEM" category. This is the highest possible grade, indicating that the coin is flawless under 5x magnification , without the slightest contact mark, minting defect, or surface imperfection. For a circulating coin, this is an extremely rare and highly desirable specimen.

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 surface is flawless , and the luster is full and brilliant .

• Reverse (front side): The pianist motif designed by Valentine De Landro. In MS-70 grade, all the fine details of the keyboard, the musician, and the text are absolutely sharp . The field is perfectly preserved , without any striking flaws or rolling marks.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-70

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 70 (on the Sheldon scale): A coin of perfect quality . It shows no visible imperfections under five times magnification. The strike and luster are at their maximum potential.

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

  • "PERFECT GEM": This designation confirms that the coin is the best existing specimen of this issue.