2022 Canada $1 IMPERIAL STATE CROWN Silver 1 Oz PCGS PR70 FDOI Blunt POP 89

  

The Crown represents the basic political ideals which all Canadians share. It stands for the idea that individual people matter more than theories, that we are subject to the rule of law.

These ideals are guaranteed by a common loyalty, through the Sovereign, to community and country. The Imperial State Crown Proof is gorgeous and the design so intricate. Coin has selective gold plating, and it is used sparingly on the Crown, but looks great! On the obverse, there are 4 effigies of the Queen from her younger days to present day.

The effigies are abundant in gold plating and they look super! Coin labels have also been signed by RCM Mint Artist, Susanna Blunt who is well-known in the industry.

Here's where it gets good. The mintage of these coins is 15,000 examples. The population for FIRST DAY OF ISSUE is just 89 coins out of 15,000.

That friends, is CONDITION RARITY! They're not considered really rare with an available mintage of 15,000 coins struck. The challenge, at PCGS that is, is getting your coin to grade a 70. Only 89 have made the cut. And that number isn't likely to change. I have 3 of these beauties that pay homage to the Queen in a perfect 70 by PCGS with the First Day of Issue pedigree and signature of Susanna Blunt. The Imperial State Crown is a most beautiful coin celebrating Queen Elizabeth II. I'm sure she would have approved. WHY IS THE PCGS GRADED COIN MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE NGC? When you compare exact coins, you've got to compare apples to. Or in this case, NGC to PCGS. Grading companies possess the ability to issue special pedigrees which affects the value of the coin. In this case, the 2022 Canada Imperial State Crown in a perfect PF/PR 70.

How do the pedigrees and population add up for this coin? Let's take a look. The NGC versions are FIRST RELEASES. The PCGS versions are FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. A difference in pedigree valuation as FDOI coins are typically more rare.

The NGC version isn't signed by the Artist of the coins. It isn't signed by anybody.

The PCGS version is signed by the Designer, Susanna Blunt of the Royal Canadian Mint. Another big difference in valuation. How about the Population of each grading service? The NGC First Releases version has 171 coins in its population. The PCGS First Day of Issue with signature counts just 89 coins.

Much less than NGC examples. Another big plus for PCGS graded Imperial State Crowns. So on the surface, the coins appear equal in valuation. For this particular coin, PCGS pedigrees blow NGC examples out of the water when you compare them as apples to apples. The PCGS graded coins are more valuable based upon the pedigree and population of 70 graded coins as outlined above. It may not matter to you now. But if you ever decide to sell your Imperial State Crown, you're going to wish you had that pedigree with a much lower population. Every coin design is unique in its own way. And determining valuation isn't an exact science. But with this coin in particular, I think I make a pretty good case of which grading service will give you more bang for your buck! to ensure there are no imperfections. Crafted in 99.99% Silver, these selectively gold-plated dollars feature a design that pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II; to her decades-long reign; and to her unwavering commitment to her role as the embodiment of the Crown. Thanks for taking a look. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. If you're considering making an offer, keep it tight. It has been my pleasure to do so for 24 years. If you have a minute, please check out my feedback from buyers like you. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. 9999 Fine Silver w/ selective gold plating. Graded by PCGS a perfect PR70 DCAM with First Day of Issue pedigree. Label Signed by RCM Artist, Susanna Blunt. With a one day turnaround! If you're not happy, I'm not happy! "WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO".