2000 25 cents Wisdom/September BU (MS-63) CHOICE

2000 Canada: 25 Cents Wisdom - Millennium Series (September)
BU Quality (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE

Coin Description

This commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in September 2000 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of the Millennium Series. Following the twelve coins of 1999 that celebrated Canada's past, the twelve coins of 2000 look to the future. The theme of this coin, "Sagesse" (Wisdom), symbolizes the transmission of knowledge and values between generations.

The design is the work of artist Cezar Şerbănescu (initials "CS"). It depicts an elderly person, symbolizing the past millennium, sharing their heritage with a child, representing the new millennium, who reaches out to them. Behind them, on the horizon, a rising sun evokes hope and a bright future.

The reverse also features a stylized maple leaf held by the elderly person, a symbol of Canadian heritage. The bilingual inscriptions " WISDOM 2000 SAGESSE " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom.

With a mintage of 33,993,016 coins, this coin is now sought after by collectors of the Millennium series. The specimen offered, 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 value " 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 (Wisdom - Transmission Between Generations)

The reverse, designed by Cezar Şerbănescu, depicts a scene symbolizing the transmission of knowledge. It shows an elderly person (long hair, beard) sitting, holding a maple leaf, while a standing child reaches out to them. Behind them, the rising sun evokes the hope of a bright future. The bilingual inscriptions " WISDOM 2000 SAGESSE " surround the motif, with " CANADA " at the bottom. The artist's initials " CS " appear below the child.

This design evokes the transmission of Canadian heritage and values between generations, a profound message at the dawn of the third millennium.

In MS-63 Choice, all details of the characters, the rising sun, and the maple leaf are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear. The "Choice" quality translates into a harmonious balance between luster, surface preservation, and overall visual impact.

Technical Specifications

Condition: MS-63 CHOICE

• Luster: The original mint luster is well-preserved, intense and uniform across almost the entire surface.

• Surface: Contact marks are minimal and few. A very slight ding or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. The coin has not circulated.

• Strike: Full strike with all design details (characters, rising sun, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.

• Visual Appeal: An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance between quality and value. The "Choice" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.