2000 – 25 Cents Quarter Canada – Freedom Commemorative Coin

The Freedom commemorative quarter issued by Canada in 2000 is part of the Millennium Coin Series, which featured a special design for each month of 1999 and 2000 symbolizing key values shaping Canada’s future. The Freedom quarter, issued in November 2000, was designed by Kathy Vinish and depicts two children standing joyfully on a maple leaf, symbolizing freedom. It includes bilingual inscriptions “CANADA,” “FREEDOM,” and “LIBERTÉ.” The obverse features the image of Queen Elizabeth II at age 64, wearing a new crown, designed by Canadian Dora de Pédery-Hunt. This quarter was minted in a composition of 94% steel with 3.8% copper and 2.2% nickel plating, with a mintage of over 33 million coins, showcasing Canada’s celebration of freedom as a cornerstone for the millennium’s future.