2022 Loonie ($1) Oscar Peterson COLOR BU (MS-68)

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

BU (MS-68) Superb GEM

Description of the room

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

Its certification with the MS-68 (Mint State 68) grade places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade indicates exceptional quality , showing only very slight microscopic imperfections that are not distracting . For a colored circulating coin, MS-68 is considered a superior collector's grade.

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 sharp 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 pianist motif. The mauve color is applied evenly and is very well preserved. 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.