2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel BU (MS-68) SUPERB GEM +

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

BU (MS-68) Superb GEM +

Description of the room

This 2023 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Jean Paul Riopelle . The reverse features a relief adaptation of his work, Homage to Rosa Luxemburg .

Its MS-68 (Mint State 68) certification places it in the "Superb GEM+" category. This grade is considered exceptional quality , just shy of perfection. The coin exhibits only very slight microscopic imperfections that are in no way distracting. For a circulating coin, the MS-68 is a highly sought-after , top-quality specimen.

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 effigy is very clear and the luster is complete and vibrant on the ring and the center.

• Reverse: The artistic design is fully formed and precise . The surface is excellent , showing only a very small number of marks, visible only under high magnification.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-68

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 68 (on the Sheldon scale): Exceptional quality. Very few defects, contact or impact marks, all microscopic and non-distracting.

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

  • Designation: Superb GEM + , indicating a remarkable quality of preservation.