The 25 cent coin issued by Canada in January 1999 is part of the Millennium series commemorating the last 1,000 years of Canada’s history. Known as “A Country Unfolds,” the coin’s reverse design depicts the evolution of Canada through four scenes forming the number 1999, featuring a totem, an indigenous person wearing a feathered hat, a settler, and an RCMP officer, all framed by the inscriptions “CANADA” and the bilingual date “January 1999.” The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II adorned with a diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles. The coin is made of nickel, weighs 5.05 grams, measures 23.88 mm in diameter, and has a reeded edge. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and was available in circulation and uncirculated finishes as part of a nationwide program involving extensive public design submissions. This coin celebrates Canada’s rich heritage as the country approached the new millennium.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 25 cent coin from Canada issued in January 1999, titled “A Country Unfolds,” is a Millennium Quarter that features four scenes representing Canada’s evolution\u2014 a totem, an indigenous person wearing a feather hat, a settler, and an RCMP officer\u2014arranged to form the number 1999, with the inscription “CANADA” and the bilingual date “January 1999” on the reverse. This coin was part of a special series celebrating Canada’s past, designed by Peter Ka-Kin Poon and minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in a circulation 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