{"product_id":"2000-25-cents-creativite-bu-ms-62","title":"2000 25 cents Creativity\/October BU (MS-62)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 Canada: 25 Cents Creativity (Millennium Series)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in 2000 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillennium Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an initiative that marked Canadian numismatic history. In April 1998, the Mint announced a national design competition open to all Canadians to create twenty-four 25-cent coins, one for each month of 1999 and 2000. The 1999 designs looked at Canada's past, while the 2000 designs looked to the future \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Creativity\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coin represents the month of October 2000. Its design, by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric (Kong Tat) Hui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Vancouver, British Columbia, offers a glimpse into the arts across three millennia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It features an Inuit art boat on the left, a Group of Seven-style tree on the upper right, and a wireframe landscape on the right, symbolizing the evolution of artistic expression \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bilingual inscriptions \"CREATIVITY 2000 CRÉATIVITÉ\" and \"CANADA\" surround the motif, with the \"25 CENTS\" denomination on the obverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35,102,206\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coins was produced in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specimen offered, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is in very good condition for this highly sought-after commemorative coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDora de Pédery-Hunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst royal effigy designed by a Canadian artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used on coins from 1990 to 2003. It shows the Queen at 64 years old, wearing a circular diamond crown adorned with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, symbolizing the nations of the United Kingdom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?annees=25-cents-1990-2003\u0026amp;piece=25-cents-2000\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Latin legend \"ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA\" surrounds the royal bust, with the value \"25 CENTS\" at the bottom. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is present, covering most of the surface, but may be slightly interrupted in some areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Creativity - Three Millennia of Art)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric (Kong Tat) Hui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, illustrates the theme of creativity through three striking artistic representations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: an Inuit art boat, representing millennia-old indigenous traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a tree in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup of Seven style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, evoking 20th-century Canadian art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a landscape rendered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewireframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing digital art and the future of creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique composition, where Inuit art coexists with modern art and emerging technologies, illustrates the richness and continuity of artistic creation through time. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the details of this complex design are sharp, despite very minor handling marks on the periphery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillennium - October \/ Creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entry into the third millennium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDora de Pédery-Hunt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?annees=25-cents-1990-2003\u0026amp;piece=25-cents-2000\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEric (Kong Tat) Hui \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCopper-plated steel (94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?annees=25-cents-1990-2003\u0026amp;piece=25-cents-2000\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e35,102,206 copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsunlimited.ca\/canadian-proof-bu-commemorative-coins\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter\/canadian-coins-25-cent-quarter-millennium-series\/2000-Canadian-25-Cent-Creativity-Millennium-Series-Brilliant-Uncirculated\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrause Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKM# 379\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/297996948422\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original mint luster is present, covering most of the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presence of a few minor contact marks visible to the naked eye, mainly on the high points of the relief. The coin has not circulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The strike is full, and all design details are clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An MS-62 grade coin represents an excellent compromise for the collector who wishes to acquire this historic commemorative coin at an accessible price while still benefiting from an uncirculated condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur.php?annees=25-cents-1990-2003\u0026amp;piece=25-cents-2000\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44817482481687,"sku":"CA252000-BU62 CREATIVITY","price":0.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/200025centsCREATIVITEBU_MS-62_-Revers.png?v=1774099691","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2000-25-cents-creativite-bu-ms-62","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}