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.
1999 features designs representative of Canada's past. In an open design contest called “Create a Centsation” over 33,000 designs were submitted for consideration.
2000 features 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.
Design
January: A Country Unfolds Millennium Quarter features four images forming the year 1999.
Packaging
Each roll contains 40 Royal Canadian Mint issued 1999 Canadian 25-Cent January: A Country Unfolds Millennium quarter coins in unopened original condition.
Specifications
Mintage: | 12,239,559 |
Composition: | 100% nickel |
Finish: | Circulation |
Weight: | 5.05 g |
Diameter: | 23.88 mm |
Certificate: | - |
Face Value: | 25 cents |