Saturday, November 3, 2012

Canadian Millennium commemorative quarters

Added to my collection compleate set of Canadian Millennium commemorative quarters that was released in the year 2000.

This is second part of the 2 series of 12 coins each that which is part of the Mint of Canada millennium commemorative program.

The first was in the year 1999 and second was in the year 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”.

The 2000 plan featured designs representative of Canada's dreams for a new millennium.

Now in my collection

2000 January Issue
Pride - Tomorrow Today
Designed by Donald F. Warkentin, the coin embodies Canadian pride with the below maple leaf adorned in a flowing ribbon and 3 smaller leaf to mark the year 2000. 
total mintage: 50,666,800
2000 February Issue
Ingenuity - Building for Tomorrow
Designed by John Jaciw, the coin celebrates Canadian ingenuity with this model society - prosperous farms, innovative cities, a clean environment, rapid safe transprtation and an eye towards space
 total mintage: 36,078,360
2000 March Issue
Achievement - The Power to Excel
Designed by Daryl Dorosz, the coin embraces future human achievement as Canada moves byond Earth to forgr new ground in space reaserch and development
Total mintage: 35,312,750
 
2000 April Issue
Helgth - Quest for a Cure
Desiged by Annie Wassef, the coin symbolises the hope that our profond commitment to madical research will enable Canadians to enjoy long and prosporous lives.
total mintage: 35,470,900
2000 May Issue
Natural legacy - Our Natural Treasures
total mintage: 36,236,900 Represents Canada's commitment to protect its natural resources
2000 June Issue
Harmony - Hand in Hand
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
2000 July Issue
Celibration - Celebrating our Future
total mintage: 35,144,100 Design represents Canadian spirit, one of enthusiasm and goodwill to all in the world
2000 August Issue
Family - The Ties that Bind
total mintage: 35,107,700 Wolves in a symbol of togetherness representing the Canadian family
2000 September Issue
Wisdom - The Legacy
total mintage: 35,123,950 Displays the gift of wisdom being passed along from one generation to the next
2000 October Issue
Creativity - Expression for all Time
 
total mintage: 35,316,770 Design celebrates history and future promise of Canadian art
2000 November Issue
Freedom - Strong and Free
total mintage: 35,188,900 Design embodies the hope that the values of freedom, peace & security will keep future generations healthy, happy and safe
2000 December Issue
Community - Canada in the World
   
total mintage: 35,155,400 Displays Canada's commitment to leadership and contribution to the world as a whole