2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel Color BU (MS-65) GEM

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

BU (MS-65) GEM

Description of the room

This 2023 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is the coloured version of the commemorative issue celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jean Paul Riopelle's birth . The reverse incorporates elements from his work Homage to Rosa Luxemburg, with colour applied to the central disc.

Its certification with the MS-65 (Mint State 65) grade places it in the "GEM" (Jewel) category. This grade is considered the threshold of superior quality uncirculated coins ( Gem Uncirculated ). The coin is well struck, has retained all its luster, and displays good visual appeal .

General characteristics

• Face value: $2

• Year: 2023

• Issuer: Canada

• Composition: Bimetallic; with selective coloring.

• Weight: 6.99 grams

• Diameter: 28.00 mm

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

• Special feature: Selective coloring on the artistic motif.

• Obverse: Transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Details of the reasons and the evaluation

• Obverse: The coin displays a full and attractive luster on both sections.

• Reverse: The artistic design is well-formed . The color coating is intact . In this grade, the coin may show some minor contact marks or striking imperfections. These are minor and unobtrusive , preserving the overall appeal of the specimen.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-65

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 65 (on the Sheldon scale): Standard Gem quality. The coin has full luster and a well-defined strike, but may have some minor contact marks that are not distracting.

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

  • Designation: GEM , confirming a high-quality collector's specimen.