2023 Toonie ($2) Indigenous Color BU (MS-67) SUPERB GEM

2023 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative "National Indigenous Peoples Day" (Color)

BU (MS-67) Superb GEM

Description of the room

This 2023 Canadian $2 (Toonie) coin is the coloured version of the commemorative issue honoring National Indigenous Peoples Day . The reverse design is the result of a unique artistic collaboration between three designers: Megan Currie , Myrna Pokiak , and Jennine Krauchi . The selective colouring on the coin's core highlights powerful symbols representing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures.

The coin is certified MS-67 (Mint State 67) , classifying it as "Superb GEM" (Superb Jewel). This grade represents exceptional quality for a circulating coin. The specimen retains a full and highly attractive mint luster . It exhibits an extremely limited number of microscopic imperfections (slight contact marks or minting flaws), which are undistracting and do not detract from its excellent visual appeal. The color application is considered near-perfect .

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with the double commemorative year of her reign ("1952-2022").

Main Features

• Face value: $2 (Toonie)

• Year: 2023

• Issuer: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)

• Design (Reverse): Fusion of First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts (Collaborative).

• Version: Colored (selective application of ink).

• Mintage: Limited print run of two million in coloured version.

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 microscopic marks, with no impact on the overall appearance. The color application is of very high quality.

  • BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation): Retains a full and vibrant striking luster .

  • Designation: Superb GEM , confirming a state of preservation of remarkable purity.