2000 Canada: 25 cents Family - Millennium Series (August)
BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-64 CHOICE +
Coin Description
This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in August 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 towards the future. The theme of this coin, "Family", symbolizes the bonds that unite loved ones within the family unit.
The design is the work of artist Wade Stephen Baker (initials "WB"). It features two stylized wolves facing each other, symbolizing the strength of the couple and the importance of family ties. The design is minimalist, emphasizing the faces of the two animals, while the bilingual inscriptions " FAMILY 2000 FAMILLE " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom.
With a mintage of 34,320,111 copies, this coin is today sought after by collectors of the Millennium series. The offered specimen, graded MS-64 Choice +, boasts exceptional conservation status 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-64 Choice + grade, the original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are virtually absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections may be detected with a magnifying glass, and nothing distracts the view.
The Reverse (Family - Two Wolves)
The reverse, designed by Wade Stephen Baker, depicts two stylized wolves facing each other. This design symbolizes family bonds, unity, and the strength of the couple. The purity of the design emphasizes the expressiveness of the two animals, capturing the essence of family relationships. The bilingual inscriptions " FAMILY 2000 FAMILLE " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom.
In MS-64 Choice +, all details of the two wolves are perfectly sharp, with a full strike. The "Choice +" quality indicates a coin that exceeds the average MS-64 in its harmonious balance and superior presentation.
Technical Specifications
Condition: MS-64 CHOICE +
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Luster: The original mint luster is brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform over 100% of the surface.
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Surface: Contact marks are absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny minor mark may be found with a 10x magnifying glass, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and without distraction.
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Strike: Perfectly centered and full strike with all design details (the two wolves, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.
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Visual Appeal: An MS-64 Choice + graded coin represents exceptional quality for this commemorative coin from the Millennium series.
