2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel BU (MS-66) GEM +

2023 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative "JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE 100th ANNIVERSARY" (Uncolored)

BU (MS-66) GEM +

Description of the room

This 2023 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is a commemorative circulation coin honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Jean Paul Riopelle . The reverse design adapts elements from his famous mural, Homage to Rosa Luxemburg .

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

General characteristics

• Face value: $2

• Year: 2023

• Issuer: Canada

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

• Weight: 6.99 grams

• Diameter: 28.00 mm

• Theme: 100th anniversary of the birth of Jean Paul Riopelle

• Obverse: Transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Details of the reasons and the evaluation

• Obverse: The strike is clear and precise , and the luster is complete and brilliant on both parts of the coin.

• Reverse: The design is well formed . The field is very well preserved and may show extremely minor contact marks, typical of grade MS-66, 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.