1999 25 cents JUNE (MS-63) - CHOICE

1999 Canada: 25 Cents June — Millennium Series

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

Description of the room

The June 1999 coin belongs to the Millennium Series, a unique collection where each design was created by a Canadian citizen to illustrate the country's identity. Entitled "From Coast to Coast," this month's design celebrates the development of transportation and the unification of Canada by rail. This Choice BU ( Brilliant Uncirculated) example was selected for its exceptional brilliance and crisp strike, offering a perfect testament to Canadian expansion.

The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The field is uniform and brilliant, highlighting the precise relief of the royal profile.

The Reverse (June: From one ocean to the other)

The drawing, by Kurtis Brundige, depicts a steam locomotive traversing the Prairies with mountains in the background, symbolizing the railway link that unites the country. The words "CANADA" and "JUNE 1999" frame the scene. In MS-63 grade, the details of the locomotive and the mountain landscape are impeccably preserved.

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