2023 Toonie ($2) Riopel Color BU (MS-67) SUPERB GEM

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

BU (MS-67) Superb 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 . The reverse adapts elements of his work Homage to Rosa Luxemburg with the application of vibrant colours in the central disc.

Its MS-67 (Mint State 67) certification places it in the "Superb GEM" category. This grade represents exceptional quality , showing only an extremely limited number of microscopic imperfections that are not distracting . The color is perfectly applied and intact .

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: Bright coloring on the adaptation of the artwork.

• Obverse: Transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Details of the reasons and the evaluation

• Obverse: The strike is very clear , and the luster is complete and vibrant .

• Reverse: The artistic design is fully formed . The color is uniform and without visible flaws. The field is of exceptional quality , showing only minimal contact marks, visible only under high magnification.

Grade evaluation details

• Grade: MS-67

• Description of the grade:

  • MS (Mint State): Uncirculated coin.

  • 67 (on the Sheldon scale): Exceptional quality. Only an extremely limited number of contact marks or typing defects, all microscopic and non-distracting.

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

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