Gold Etchings Card Appraisal

Ryan O'Reilly 2021-22 Upper Deck Gold Etchings Hockey Card

This item is a 2021-22 Upper Deck Gold Etchings hockey trading card featuring player Ryan O'Reilly of the St. Louis Blues. The card has a predominantly gold background with a textured, etched appearance, giving it a premium feel. The central image depicts Ryan O'Reilly in his St. Louis Blues uniform, wearing number 90, actively skating with his hockey stick. The uniform is blue and white with yellow accents. The card's design includes a black, semi-circular border framing the player image. On the left side, vertically oriented text reads 'GOLD ETCHINGS', and on the right, 'GRAVURES DORÉES', indicating the bilingual nature of the card's branding, likely catering to both English and French-speaking markets. At the bottom, 'RYAN O'REILLY' is printed in white text on a black bar, with 'BLUES - C/C' below it. The Upper Deck logo is subtly visible near the top on the gold background. The card appears to be in excellent condition with no visible creasing, tears, or significant edge wear, suggesting it has been well-preserved, possibly stored in a protective sleeve or case. The corners appear sharp. The 'etched' quality of the gold background adds depth and a unique tactile and visual element to the card, distinguishing it from standard trading cards. The card's aesthetic is characteristic of modern sports trading cards that blend traditional player imagery with unique design elements and premium finishes to appeal to collectors.