2022 Toonie ($2) BLACK RING TRIBUTE BU (MS-64) CHOICE

2022 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative "BLACK CIRCLE (TRIBUTE)"

BU (MS-64) CHOICE

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is the tribute coin issued following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, characterized by its blackened central ring .

Its certification with the MS-64 (Mint State 64) grade places it in the "CHOICE" category. This is a very good quality uncirculated coin. It has retained its full mint luster but shows a more visible number of contact marks or minting flaws (compared to MS-65 and higher grades), typical of mass-produced circulation coins.

General characteristics

• Face value: $2

• Year: 2022

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Bimetallic; steel center plated with a special black finish.

• Weight: 7.30 grams

• Diameter: 28.00 mm

• Theme: Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (Black Circle)

Details of the reasons and the evaluation

• Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II . The coin displays a full and brilliant luster on both sides.

• Reverse: The standard polar bear motif. The black plating is present and uniform, but the surface may show a more visible number of contact marks or striking imperfections that are clearly visible without magnification, although they are not severe.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-64

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 64 (on the Sheldon scale): Superior Choice quality. Possesses a full luster, but may have several contact marks or striking defects more visible than GEM specimens.

  • BU (Brilliant Uncirculated): Retains the original brilliance of the coin.

  • Designation: CHOICE , confirming an uncirculated coin of very good quality.