2022 Toonie ($2) Summit Series BU (MS-67) SUPERB GEM

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

BU (MS-67) Superb GEM

Description of the room

This 2022 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is a popular commemorative issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1972 Summit Series. The reverse features a hockey action scene.

Its certification with the MS-67 (Mint State 67) grade places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade represents exceptional quality , showing only very slight microscopic imperfections that are not distracting . It is very difficult to achieve this level of quality for a circulating bimetallic coin, making it highly sought after by collectors.

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 strike is very sharp , and the luster is full and vibrant on the ring and center.

• Reverse: The hockey players motif. The details are fully formed and the visual appeal is remarkable . The coin shows minimal contact marks , visible only under magnification.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-67

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 67 (on the Sheldon scale): Exceptional quality. Only an extremely limited number of contact marks or typing defects, all microscopic and non-distracting.

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

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