{"product_id":"2023-toonie-riopel-couleur-bu-ms-65","title":"2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel Color BU (MS-65) GEM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cb\u003e2023 2 Dollars (Toonie) Commemorative \"JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE 100th ANNIVERSARY\" Color\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBU (MS-65) 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) is the \u003cb\u003ecoloured\u003c\/b\u003e version of the commemorative issue celebrating the \u003cb\u003e100th anniversary of Jean Paul Riopelle's birth\u003c\/b\u003e . The reverse incorporates elements from his work \u003ci\u003eHomage to Rosa Luxemburg,\u003c\/i\u003e with \u003cb\u003ecolour applied\u003c\/b\u003e to the central disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its certification with the \u003cb\u003eMS-65 (Mint State 65)\u003c\/b\u003e grade places it in the \u003cb\u003e\"GEM\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Jewel) category. This grade is considered the \u003cb\u003ethreshold of superior quality uncirculated\u003c\/b\u003e coins ( \u003ci\u003eGem Uncirculated\u003c\/i\u003e ). The coin is well struck, has retained all its luster, and displays \u003cb\u003egood visual appeal\u003c\/b\u003e .\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; with selective coloring.\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\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/b\u003e Selective coloring on the artistic motif.\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 coin displays a \u003cb\u003efull and attractive luster\u003c\/b\u003e on both sections.\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\u003ewell-formed\u003c\/b\u003e . The \u003cb\u003ecolor coating is intact\u003c\/b\u003e . In this grade, the coin may show \u003cb\u003esome minor contact marks\u003c\/b\u003e or striking imperfections. These are minor and \u003cb\u003eunobtrusive\u003c\/b\u003e , preserving the overall appeal of the specimen.\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-65\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\u003e65 (on the Sheldon scale):\u003c\/b\u003e Standard \u003cb\u003eGem\u003c\/b\u003e quality. The coin has full luster and a well-defined strike, but may have some minor contact marks that are not 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\u003eGEM\u003c\/b\u003e , confirming a high-quality collector's specimen.\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":43530816028695,"sku":"CA2D2024-MS65 COLOURED RIOPEL","price":42.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2023Toonie_2_RiopelleColourBU_MS-65_Revers.png?v=1760715994","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2023-toonie-riopel-couleur-bu-ms-65","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}