2022 Loonie ($1) Oscar Peterson COLOR BU (MS-67)

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

BU (MS-67) Superb GEM

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian dollar is a special commemorative issue celebrating the legendary jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson . This particular specimen is the circulation version, featuring purple accents applied to the piano keyboard.

Its MS-67 (Mint State 67) certification places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade indicates exceptional quality , showing only very slight microscopic (and undistracting) imperfections. For a colored circulating coin, MS-67 is a highly prized grade, as it is difficult to preserve without damage.

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

• Special feature: Mauve coloring technology on the reverse.

Pattern details

• Obverse (reverse side): Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II . The strike is very crisp and the luster is full and vibrant .

• Reverse (front side): The pianist motif. The mauve color is applied evenly and is very well preserved. The field is very well preserved , with minimal contact marks, ensuring remarkable visual appeal .

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-67

• Description of the grade:

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

  • 67 (on the Sheldon scale): A piece of exceptional quality . It has only an extremely limited 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 , worthy of the most demanding collections.