2000 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Familly Commemorative Coin

The Canadian “Family” coin from the year 2000 is a 25-cent piece issued as part of the Millennium series, specifically representing August’s theme, “Family.” Designed by Wade Stephen Baker, the reverse features two wolves symbolizing togetherness, surrounded by the bilingual inscriptions “CANADA” and “FAMILY 2000 FAMILLE.” The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown, with the portrait designed by Arnold Machin. The coin has a diameter of 23.88 mm, weighs approximately 5.05 grams, and is composed primarily of nickel. It was minted in a quantity of about 34.3 million coins for general circulation and is magnetic due to its nickel content.