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

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

BU (MS-66) GEM +

Description of the room

This 2023 Canadian $2 coin (Toonie) is the coloured version of the commemorative issue honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Jean Paul Riopelle . The reverse adapts elements of his work Homage to Rosa Luxemburg with selective colour application in the central disc.

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

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 inspired by the work of 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.

• Reverse: The artistic design is well formed . The color coating is uniform and without major flaws. The field may show extremely minor contact marks, typical of the MS-66 grade, 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. The color is superbly preserved.

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

  • Designation: GEM + , a superior collector's quality.