1999 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – April Commemorative Coin

The April 1999 Canadian 25-cent coin, part of the Millennium Quarter series, is titled “Our Northern Heritage” and features Inuit-inspired art depicting an owl (symbolizing wisdom) and a polar bear (representing power and benefaction). Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint as both a circulation coin (99.9% nickel, 5.05 grams, 23.88 mm diameter) and a proof collector version in sterling silver (92.5% silver, 5.90 grams), it commemorates Canada’s Northern heritage as part of a set reflecting the nation’s history in the lead-up to the millennium, with its design chosen from a national contest.