2000 25 cents Community/December BU (MS-63) CHOICE
2000 Canada: 25 cents Community - Millennium Series (December)
Quality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE
Coin Description
This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in December 2000 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the Millennium series. Following the twelve coins of 1999 celebrating Canada's past, the twelve coins of 2000 look to the future. The theme of this coin, "Community", symbolizes mutual aid, cooperation, and the spirit of solidarity that drives local communities across Canada.
The design is the work of artist Anita Kunz (initials "AK"). It depicts three figures (two adults and one child) working together to plant a tree. This symbolic act evokes the building of a strong community, the importance of lending a hand, and collectively building a better future, generation after generation.
The bilingual inscriptions " COMMUNITY 2000 COMMUNAUTÉ " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom. The message is simple yet profound: together, we are stronger.
With a mintage of 34,112,730 copies, this coin is now sought after by collectors of the Millennium series. The example offered, graded MS-63 Choice, boasts remarkable preservation and superior visual appeal.
The Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by artist Arnold Machin. This "young bust" portrait shows the Queen wearing a circular diamond tiara 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-preserved, intense, and uniform across almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.
The Reverse (Community - Planting a Tree Together)
The reverse, designed by Anita Kunz, depicts a scene symbolizing mutual aid and cooperation. It shows three figures (two adults and one child) working together to plant a tree. This simple but powerful gesture evokes community building, the importance of investing in the collective future, and the transmission of values between generations.
The bilingual inscriptions " COMMUNITY 2000 COMMUNAUTÉ " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom. The artist's initials " AK " appear below the motif.
This universal message resonates particularly as Canada and the entire world enter a new millennium, reminding us that it is together that we build the future.
In MS-63 Choice, all details of the figures, the tree, and the inscriptions are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear. The "Choice" quality indicates a harmonious balance between luster, surface preservation, and overall visual impact.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year | 2000 |
| Series | Millennium - December / Community |
| Theme | The entry into the third millennium |
| Obverse Artist | Arnold Machin |
| Reverse Artist | Anita Kunz ("AK") |
| Face Value | 25 cents |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Magnetism | Magnetic |
| Weight | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.88 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | ↑↑ (medal alignment) |
| Mintage | 34,112,730 copies |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa |
| Krause Number | KM# 376 |
Condition: MS-63 CHOICE
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Luster: The original mint luster is well-preserved, intense, and uniform across almost the entire surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are minimal and few in number. A very slight ding or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. The coin has not circulated.
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Strike: Full strike with all design details (figures, tree, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-63 Choice grade coin offers an excellent balance between quality and value. The "Choice" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its above-average presentation compared to other MS-63s.