1999 25 cents AUGUST (MS-63) - CHOICE

1999 Canada: 25 Cents August — Millennium Series

BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE

Description of the room

The August 1999 coin is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's Millennium Collection. Entitled "Green Canada," this month's design highlights the importance of nature conservation and environmental awareness in Canada. This Choice BU quality example features full original luster and a crisp strike, capturing the delicate details of this environmentally focused design.

The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The field is crisp, offering a brilliant finish that highlights the details of the royal profile and crown.

The Reverse (August: Green Canada)

The design, by artist Connie Gretsinger, depicts two hands holding a tree sapling, symbolizing care for our environment. The inscriptions "CANADA" and "AUGUST 1999" complete the motif. In MS-63 grade, the engraving lines are precise and the surfaces are remarkably clean for a piece in this series.

Technical Specifications

Condition: MS-63 CHOICE BU

• Luster: Original, bright, striking brilliance with a beautiful rotating effect.

• Surface: Selected specimen; minimal and discreet contact marks.

• Striking: Precise, highlighting the symbolic message of the design.