2000 Canada: Millennium Token
BU quality (Brilliant, Out of Circulation)
Description of the room
This special token was issued in 2000 to accompany the Millennium 25-cent series. Unlike the coins, this token has no face value, but it holds significant historical and thematic importance for collectors of this series. It features a symbolic design celebrating the arrival of the new millennium and is often used to complement Royal Canadian Mint collectible cards or souvenir sets.
The Obverse
The obverse design features the Royal Canadian Mint's official Millennium logo. It includes a stylized motif evoking celebration and the passage of time, along with the inscription "CANADA" and the year "2000". The finish is glossy with a uniform luster.
The Reverse
The reverse features an artistic composition symbolizing unity and the future, often echoing the themes of the 2000 series of 25-cent coins (such as creativity, freedom, or community). The relief is crisp, and the BU finish ensures complete resistance to wear from circulation.
Technical Specifications
| Characteristic
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Detail
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| Year
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2000
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| Kind
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Commemorative Token |
| Series
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Millennium
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| Composition
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Nickel-plated steel (or similar alloy)
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| Weight
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Approx. 5.05 g (similar to a 25-cent coin)
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| Diameter
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23.88 mm
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| State
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BU (Brilliant Out of Circulation)
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Condition: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
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Luster: Bright, original striking brilliance.
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Surface: Excellent preservation; no traces of circulation, some minor handling marks possible due to assembly.
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Use: Ideal for completing a Millennium 25-cent album where a space is often reserved for this token.
