2000 25 cents Community/December BU (MS-65) GEM

2000 Canada: 25 cents Community - Millennium Series (December)
Quality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-65 GEM

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, which celebrated 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 animate local communities across Canada.

The design is the work of artist Anita Kunz (initials "AK"). It depicts three figures (two adults and a 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 design, 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. Examples in GEM grade like this one are very rare. The offered example, graded MS-65 GEM, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable 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-65 GEM grade, the original mint luster is dazzling, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye, and even under a 10x magnifying glass, only tiny microscopic imperfections can be detected. The fields are exceptionally clear.

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 a child) working together to plant a tree. This simple but powerful gesture evokes the building of a community, the importance of investing in the collective future, and the transmission of values between generations.

The bilingual inscriptions " COMMUNITY 2000 COMMUNAUTÉ " surround the design, with " CANADA " at the bottom. The artist's initials " AK " appear below the design.

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-65 GEM, all the details of the figures, the tree, and the inscriptions are stunningly sharp, with a full strike. The "GEM" quality indicates a coin of exceptional beauty that stands out significantly from lower grades due to its perfect balance and impeccable presentation.

Technical Specifications

Condition: MS-65 GEM

• Luster: The original mint luster is dazzling, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across 100% of the surface.

• Surface: Contact marks are completely absent to the naked eye. The fields are immaculately clear, without any visual distractions.

• Strike: Perfectly centered and full strike with all design details (figures, tree, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.

• Visual Appeal: An MS-65 GEM grade coin represents a superior exceptional quality for this commemorative coin from the Millennium series.