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

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

BU (MS-69) Superb GEM

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian dollar is a 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-69 (Mint State 69) grade places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade indicates that the coin is of near-perfect quality , exhibiting only one minor and almost invisible flaw (even under high magnification). It is an exceptionally high-quality specimen, particularly difficult to obtain for a colored circulation 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

• Special feature: Mauve coloring technology on the reverse.

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. The mauve color is applied uniformly and is perfectly preserved . 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, luster, and coloration 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.