Canada: 1999-2000 Millennium 25 Cent Series

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Quick Coinage Facts

Years Minted: 1999-2000
Number of Types: 24
Composition: 100% Nickel
Diameter: 23.8 mm
Weight: 5.03 grams
Total Mintages: ???
Edge: Reeded

Introduction

To celebrate the new millennium, Canada created a two year circulating commemorative program that would be conducted in two parts (one in 1999 and one in 2000). Each program released 12 quarters per year ( 1 per month) and each featured a unique design.

The 1999 plan featured designs representative of Canada's past. In an open design contest called “Create a Centsation” over 33,000 designs were submitted for consideration.

The 2000 plan featured designs representative of Canada's dreams for a new millennium. A second design contest was held and over 66,000 designs were submitted for consideration.

Individual Coins

1999 ISSUES	TITLE	2000 ISSUES	TILE
1999 January Issue	A Country Unfolds	2000 January Issue	Tomorrow Today
	total mintage: 12,181,200 When put together the four images in this coin form the year 1999		total mintage: 50,666,800 Maple leaf decorated with festive ribbon and three smaller maple leafs
1999 February Issue	Etched in Stone	2000 February Issue	Building for Tomorrow
	total mintage: 14,469,250 Design features native petroglyphs that capture the historical heritage & spirituality of Canada		total mintage: 36,078,360 Design features farms, cities, transportation and space exploration in a healthy environment
1999 March Issue	The Log Drive	2000 March Issue	The Power to Excel
	total mintage: 15,033,500 Historical reference of Canadian raftsmen and the significant contribution they made to the growth and prosperity of Canada		total mintage: 35,312,750 Represents future achievements in space research and discovery
1999 April Issue	Our Northern Heritage	2000 April Issue	Quest for a Cure
	total mintage: 15,446,000 Design features Inuit art		total mintage: 35,470,900 Represents Canada's commitment to medical research and development
1999 May Issue	The Voyagers	2000 May Issue	Our Natural Treasures
	total mintage: 15,566,100 Homage to the explorers & pioneers that mapped the new lands and created the fur trade		total mintage: 36,236,900 Represents Canada's commitment to protect its natural resources
1999 June Issue	From Coast to Coast	2000 June Issue	Hand in Hand
	total mintage: 20,432,750 Celebrates the historic Pacific Railway that connects Canada from coast to coast		total mintage: 35,184,200 Design features a mosaic in the form of the Maple Leaf, the mosaic is a compilation of all the varying cultures and beliefs that come together to form the nation
1999 July Issue	A Nation of People	2000 July Issue	Celebrating our Future
	total mintage: 17,321,000 One continuous line depicts six people, representing law & order, learning, teaching, the arts, nature, and sports		total mintage: 35,144,100 Design represents Canadian spirit, one of enthusiasm and goodwill to all in the world
1999 August Issue	The Pioneer Spirit	2000 August Issue	The Ties that Bind
	total mintage: 18,153,700 Celebrates pioneers who came to Canada from other countries to enjoy prosperity and new beginnings		total mintage: 35,107,700 Wolves in a symbol of togetherness representing the Canadian family
1999 September Issue	Canada Through a Child's Eye	2000 September Issue	The Legacy
	total mintage: 31,539,350 Three children holding hands representing a united nation		total mintage: 35,123,950 Displays the gift of wisdom being passed along from one generation to the next
1999 October Issue	A Tribute to First Nations	2000 October Issue	Expression for all Time
	total mintage: 32,136,650 Symbolic representation of Canada's first inhabitants, the eagle, bear and killer whale represent the air, land, & sea		total mintage: 35,316,770 Design celebrates history and future promise of Canadian art
1999 November Issue	The Airplane Opens the North	2000 November Issue	Strong and Free
	total mintage: 27,162,800 Design pays tribute to the bush plane and its contribution to opening access to northern Canada		total mintage: 35,188,900 Design embodies the hope that the values of freedom, peace & security will keep future generations healthy, happy and safe
1999 December Issue	This is Canada	2000 December Issue	Canada in the World
	total mintage: 43,339,200 The 13 gear teeth on a wheel represents the 13 provinces, symbol celebrates Canada's rich variety – wheat fields, forests, mountains, native dwellings, and cities		total mintage: 35,155,400 Displays Canada's commitment to leadership and contribution to the world as a whole