{"product_id":"2023-toonie-riopel-bu-ms-68","title":"2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel BU (MS-68) SUPERB GEM +","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003e2023 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative \"JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE 100th ANNIVERSARY\" (Uncolored)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBU (MS-68) Superb GEM +\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the room\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e2023 Canadian $2 coin\u003c\/b\u003e (Toonie) commemorates the \u003cb\u003e100th anniversary of the birth of artist Jean Paul Riopelle\u003c\/b\u003e . The reverse features a relief adaptation of his work, \u003ci\u003eHomage to Rosa Luxemburg\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its \u003cb\u003eMS-68 (Mint State 68)\u003c\/b\u003e certification places it in the \u003cb\u003e\"Superb GEM+\"\u003c\/b\u003e category. This grade is considered \u003cb\u003eexceptional quality\u003c\/b\u003e , just shy of perfection. The coin exhibits only \u003cb\u003every slight microscopic imperfections\u003c\/b\u003e that are in no way distracting. For a circulating coin, the \u003cb\u003eMS-68\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly sought-after \u003cb\u003e, top-quality\u003c\/b\u003e specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eGeneral characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFace value:\u003c\/b\u003e $2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bimetallic (Outer ring in nickel-plated steel, center in brass-plated aluminum bronze).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.99 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 28.00 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheme:\u003c\/b\u003e 100th anniversary of the birth of Jean Paul Riopelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails of the reasons and the evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e The effigy is \u003cb\u003every clear\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eluster is complete and vibrant\u003c\/b\u003e on the ring and the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e The artistic design is \u003cb\u003efully formed and precise\u003c\/b\u003e . The surface is \u003cb\u003eexcellent\u003c\/b\u003e , showing only a very small number of marks, visible only under high magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrade evaluation details\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e MS-68\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription of the grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMS (Mint State):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eUncirculated\u003c\/b\u003e coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e68 (on the Sheldon scale):\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional quality. Very few defects, contact or impact marks, all \u003cb\u003emicroscopic\u003c\/b\u003e and non-distracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBU (Brilliant Uncirculated):\u003c\/b\u003e Retains the original brilliance of the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSuperb GEM +\u003c\/b\u003e , indicating a remarkable quality of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaies \u0026 Collections Graal Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530403119127,"sku":"CA2D2024-MS68 NC RIOPEL","price":99.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2023Toonie_2_RiopelleBU_MS-68_Revers.png?v=1760714039","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2023-toonie-riopel-bu-ms-68","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}