2022 Toonie ($2) Summit Series BU (MS-65) GEM

2022 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative "SUMMIT SERIES 50th ANNIVERSARY"

BU (MS-65) GEM

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is a commemorative circulation coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series . The reverse design features a hockey scene from the historic event.

Its MS-65 (Mint State 65) certification places it in the "GEM" (Jewel) category. This grade is the standard threshold for superior collector quality ( Gem Uncirculated ) for modern coins. The coin is well struck, has retained all its luster, and displays excellent visual appeal.

General characteristics

• Face value: $2

• Year: 2022

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Bimetallic (Outer ring in nickel plated with steel, center in brass plated with aluminum-bronze).

• Weight: 7.30 grams

• Diameter: 28.00 mm

• Theme: 50th Anniversary of the Summit Series (1972)

Details of the reasons and the evaluation

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

• Reverse: The hockey players motif. In this grade, the coin may show some minor contact marks or striking imperfections. These are minor and unobtrusive , preserving the overall appeal of the specimen.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-65

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 65 (on the Sheldon scale): Standard Gem quality. The coin has full luster and a well-defined strike, but may have some minor contact marks that are not distracting.

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

  • Designation: GEM , confirming a high-quality collector's specimen.