2022 Toonie ($2) BLACK RING TRIBUTE BU (MS-66) GEM +

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

BU (MS-66) GEM +

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian $2 (Toonie) coin is a commemorative circulation coin issued in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, characterized by its blackened central ring , a special finish in current currency.

Its MS-66 (Mint State 66) certification places it in the "GEM+" category (Jewel and above). This is a piece of exceptional quality , surpassing the Gem Uncirculated (MS-65) standard. The specimen is very well preserved, with only very slight contact marks that do not detract from its excellent visual appeal.

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 strike is crisp and precise , and the luster is complete and brilliant on both parts of the coin.

• Reverse: The standard polar bear motif. The black plating is uniform and well preserved. The field may show extremely minor contact marks, typical of the MS-66 grade, but these are not distracting.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-66

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 66 (on the Sheldon scale): A high-quality piece with excellent luster. Contact marks are extremely minimal or localized in a non-distracting way.

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

  • Designation: GEM + , a superior collector's quality.