2000 Canada: 25 Cents Celebration - Millennium Series (July)
BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Coin Description
This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in July 2000 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the Millennium series. Following the twelve coins from 1999 that celebrated Canada's past, the twelve coins from 2000 look towards the future. The theme of this coin, "Celebration", captures the festive spirit of Canada Day and the excitement surrounding the entry into the new millennium.
The design is the work of artist Laura Paxton (initials "LP"). It depicts a cheering crowd under fireworks, waving Canadian flags. Children, the future of the country, are particularly highlighted, symbolizing hope and the nation's continuity. The bilingual inscriptions " CELEBRATION 2000 CÉLÉBRATION " surround the design, with " CANADA " at the bottom.
With a mintage of 34,816,329 copies, this coin is now sought after by collectors of the Millennium series. The presented example, graded MS-63 Choice, offers remarkable preservation with superior visual appeal.
The Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by artist Arnold Machin. This portrait, known as the "young bust," shows the Queen wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, symbolizing the nations of the United Kingdom. The legend "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" surrounds the royal bust, with the denomination "25 CENTS" at the bottom.
For an MS-63 Choice grade, the original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.
The Reverse (Celebration - Fireworks and Flags)
The reverse, designed by Laura Paxton, depicts a scene of patriotic celebration. It shows a joyous crowd, including children, waving Canadian flags under a bursting fireworks display. This dynamic design captures the energy and optimism of Canada Day at the dawn of the 21st century. The bilingual inscriptions " CELEBRATION 2000 CÉLÉBRATION " surround the design, with " CANADA " at the bottom.
This design celebrates national pride, unity, and the Canadian way of life. In MS-63 Choice, all details of the fireworks, figures, and flags are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-63 CHOICE
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Luster: The original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight ding or a fine scratch may be observed, but nothing visually distracting. The coin has not circulated.
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Strike: Full strike with all design details (fireworks, figures, flags, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance of quality and value. The "Choice" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.
