Clinker

It's now 2008, eight years after the 2nd Millenium. Is it time you started collecting the world's coinage of 2000?
You may want to start with North American coinage: (many images courtesy of Gatewest Coin)
CANADA:

Instead of collecting individual business strike coinage collect the sets:

2000 Oh Canada Mint Set

The 2000 O'Canada Set includes all of the standard issue coins for 2000. Struck in a base metal, with a proof-like finish.


This set contains the 1ct, 5ct, 10ct, 25ct Caribou, 50ct, Loon $, and the $2 Polar Bear.

The coins in this set are struck with a proof-like finish, and are presented in a hard plastic holder.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10020.jpg


2000 Polar Bear Uncirculated P-L Mint Set
This set, sealed in a soft plio plastic, consists of select uncirculated proof-like examples of regular issue Canadian coinage.


All coins in this set bear the special 'W' mint mark, as the first run of production for 2000 was minted in Winnipeg, at the Winnipeg Branch Mint.


This means that every coin in this set is a type coin in its own right, and different from normal circulating coinage.

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2000 Tiny Treasures (Baby) Set Ottawa (No Mint Mark
The 2000 Tiny Treasures (Baby) Set includes all of the standard issue coins for 2000. Struck in a base metal, with a proof-like finish.


This set is designed to commemorate the birth year of a child. It represents a baby's first coin set.


This set contains the 1ct, 5ct, 10ct, 25ct Caribou, 50ct, Loon $, and the $2 Polar Bear.

The coins in this set are struck with a proof-like finish, and are presented in a hard plastic holder....

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10025.jpg


2000 Family of Bears Uncirculated P-L Mint Set
This set, sealed in a soft plio plastic, consists of select uncirculated proof-like examples of regular issue Canadian coinage, as well as the commorative $2 Family of Bears (Knowledge) coin.


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That's the 2nd Millenium regular coin sets you can collect, Now look at the Specimen and Proof Sets:

2000 Proof Double Dollar Set

The 2000 proof sterling silver Double Dollar set includes all of the standard issue coins for 2000, including the commemorative Voyage of Discovery Silver Dollar. The Voyage of Discovery Silver Dollar commemorates past and future accomplishments of man in space.

This set contains the 1ct, 5ct, 10ct, 25ct Caribou, 50ct, Loon $, $2 Polar Bear, and the Voyages Silver Dollar.


The coins in this set are struck in full-proof sterling silver (except for the 1ct and the Loon $), and are presented in a deluxe, leather-like box.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10017.jpg

2000 Polar Bear Specimen Set
The 2000 Specimen Set includes all of the standard issue coins for 2000. Struck in regular issue base metal, with a satin finish.


This set contains the 1ct, 5ct, 10ct, 25ct Caribou, 50ct, Loon $, and the $2 Polar Bear.


The 25ct Caribou, the Loon $, and the $2 Polar Bear were not issued for circulation for 2000 (according to the mint ).


The coins in this set are struck with a satin finish, and are presented in a deluxe, leather-like box.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10019.jpg



2000 Specimen Set Family of Bears
The 2000 Specimen Set includes all of the standard issue coins for 2000, as well as the commemorative $2 Family of Bears (Knowledge) coin. Struck in regular issue base metal, with a satin finish.


This set contains the 1ct, 5ct, 10ct, 25ct Caribou, 50ct, Loon $, and the $2 Family of Bears (Knowledge) Commemorative.


The 25ct Caribou, and the Loon $ were not issued for circulation for 2000 (according to the mint).


The coins in this set are struck with a satin finish, and are presented in a deluxe, leather-like box.


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For the Commemorative issues I'll attempt to introduce them to you individually (images courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery):

QUARTERS (25 CENTS):

Health

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Freedom

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Family

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...2000)%20Family



Community

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...0)%20Community


Harmony


http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...000)%20Harmony


Wisdom

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...2000)%20Wisdom


Creativity

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...)%20Creativity


Ingenuity

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...0)%20Ingenuity


Achievement

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...%20Achievement


Natural Legacy

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...tural%20Legacy


Celebration

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...%20Celebration


Pride

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...(2000)%20Pride


Quite a number of coins to collect, right? Guess what...there's more!

Boxed 2000 Proof 50 Cent "Birds of Prey" Set
Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper (Sterling Silver)
Weight: 9.30 Grams
Diameter: 27.13 mm

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Here's the individual coins:

Great Horned Owl

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...20Horned%20Owl


Red-Tail Hawk

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...ed-Tail%20Hawk


Osprey

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...2000)%20Osprey


Bald Eagle

http://worldcoingallery.com/countrie...20Bald%20Eagle



And here comes some Dollars

2000 Proof Silver Dollar "Voyage of Discovery"

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 25.175 grams
Diameter: 36.07 mm


The 2000 proof sterling silver $ commemorates past and future accomplishments of man in space.


This coin is struck in full-proof sterling silver, and is presented in a deluxe, leather-like box.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10015.jpg


20000 BU Silver Dollar "Voyage of Discovery"

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 25.175 grams
Diameter: 36.07 mm

The 2000 uncirculated sterling silver $ commemorates past and future accomplishments of man in space.


This coin is struck in sterling silver, and is presented in a cardboard box.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10016.jpg


There are four special Limited Edition Millenium fractional coins that were struck in Canada. Like any of these?

2000 Proof 10 Cent Silver Desjardins

Composition: .925 silver .075 Copper
Weight: 2.4 grams
Daimeter: 18.03 mm


This sterling silver proof 10ct coin is struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Caisse Populaire (a major, private Canadian Banking Institution).


The 19th Century building on the reverse of the coin is the first branch of the bank, and the 10ct denomination was chosen because the first deposit in 1900 made at the Caisse Populaire was a 10ct coin.


The mintage on this piece is limted to 70,000 coins worldwide. However, only a small fraction of that number is available in the collectors' market, due to the purchase of almost 50,000 coins by the Caisse Populaire for their own use and for their customers.


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2000 Proof Voltigeurs 5 Cent

Their distinctive uniform and regimental crests tell us who they are - Les Voltigeurs de Quebec, the first French-Canadian regiment.


Since 1862, they have served with dignity and honour and continue to support United Nations' peacekeeping missions to this day.


First time a single five-cent sterling silver commemorative coin is issued by the Royal Canadian Mint!


Limited mintage - 40,000 coins worldwide.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10402.jpg

2000 Pride Colorized 25 Cent

The vibrant maple leaf is ablaze with Canada's colours - red and white. A love for the nation... a respect for its achievements... and complete optimism for the future.


Limited mintage: 50,000 worldwide.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10417


2000 Celebration Colorized 25 Cent

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The following non-fractional Limited Edition Coins may be more to your liking:

2000 Year of the Dragon $15 Silver Proof

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 34 grams
Diameter: 40mm; Cameo 17.5mm

This $15 proof sterling silver coin with a 24K gold overlay, celebrates the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon.

The dragon is a powerful symbol, and therefore the year 2000 is considered lucky.

The mintage of this coin is limited to 88,888 pieces.

If you want to know about all of Canada's Millennia coinage keep reading!

You saw the "Family of Bears" set (1 Cent to 1 Dollar). Here's the 2 Dollar silver coin:

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This brings us to an extra special Canadian treat!

The 3 Proof $20 Silver Transportation Coins (Bluenose Ship, Toronto Train & Taylor Auto)

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Nice set to own, right? Well, this next Canada 2000 coin is even nicer and a terrific investment:

Year of the Dragon $15 Silver Proof.

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 34 grams
Diameter: 40mm; Cameo 17.5mm

This $15 proof sterling silver coin with a 24K gold overlay, celebrates the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon.

The dragon is a powerful symbol, and therefore the year 2000 is considered lucky.
The mintage of this coin is limited to 88,888 pieces!

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/produ...iews/10013.jpg


This next coin is even more desireous!

2000 Transportation Schooner "The Bluenose" $20 Silver Proof

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 31.1003 grams
Diameter: 3.5 mm

This $20 proof sterling silver coin weighs 1oz, and has a struck hologram in the design.

This coin commemorates the famous schooner 'The Bluenose', rated as the fasted, and most beautiful ship of its time. This ship has graced the back of Canada's 10ct coin for over 60 years.

The mintage is limited to 15,000 worldwide, and this coin is already in high demand

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10022.jpg


The mintage of this next Canada 2000 Silver $20 coin was also limited to 15,000 worldwide!

2000 Transportation Steam Engine "The Toronto" Siver Proof

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 31.1003 grams
Diameter: 3.5 mm


This $20 proof sterling silver coin weighs 1 oz, and has a struck hologram in the design.


This coin commemorates the steam engine 'The Toronto', the first locomotive to be constructed in Canada.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/produ...iews/10026.jpg


And, finally, here's the third and final Canada 2000 $20 Transportation Silver Proof:

2000 Transportation Steam Buggy "HS Taylor" $20 Silver Proof

Composition: .925 Silver .075 Copper
Weight: 31.1003 grams
Diameter: 3.5 mm

This $20 proof sterling silver coin weighs 1oz, and has a struck hologram in the design.

This coin commemorates the first Canadian automobile, a steam buggy, manufactured in 1867. The original, is one of the oldest surviving operable automobies in the world today.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10027.jpg


Think Canada was prolific in 2000? Guess what? There's more from this North American Country:

THINK GOLD!

2000 Family of Bears Gold $2 Coin!

This coin, struck with a white gold outter ring, and pure 22k inner core, had a limited mintage of only 5881.

It contains an inner core of 22K gold (91.67% gold, 4.1% silver, and 4.23% copper) and an outter ring of 4.1K gold (17.2% gold, 77.6% silver, and 5.23% copper).

It has a dimeter of 28mm, and weighs 11.47 grams. The centre core weighs 5.1 grams (4.6716 grams net pure) and the outter ring weighs 6.42 grams (1.104 grams net pure).


http://images.gatewestcoin.com/produ...iews/10864.jpg


It's a [;easure to introduce you to the really high denomination Gold Pieces struck in 2000 by Canada!

I don't have a photo for you to see, but here's the info:

2000 Proof $100 14K Gold "Franklin Expedition"
Composition: .583 Gold .417 Silver
Weight: 13.338 grams
Diameter: 27mm

The introduction to this next Gold Coin tells it all.

2000 Gold Hologram "Year of the Dragon" 18K
This special hologram 18K gold proof $150 face value coin was struck to commemorate the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon.

This is the first issue of this series for the 18K gold

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2000 Proof $200 Gold "Mother and Child"

Composition: .916 Gold .083 Silver - Pure gold content 1/2 ounce
Weight: 17.106 grams
Diameter: 29.00 mm

This coin is struck in full-proof 22 Karat gold with a $200 CDN face value.

This coin is the last of the 4-coin set, starting in 1997, commemorating the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada.

This coin is about the size of a 50ct piece, and contains 1/2oz of pure gold.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10032.jpg


And now for the "piece de resistance" Gold Coin.

200 Proof $350 .99999 gold "Dogwood"

Every year, British Columbia is showered with a stunning display of blooms that lasts for months on end, often returning for a repeat performance in the fall.

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/10416.jpg


You remember the bullion $5 Maple Leaf coins?

In 2000 Canada produced four varieties:

1999-2000 Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz. .9999 fine) (double dated)

http://images,gatewestcoin.com/product_images/11453.jpg


and number 2

2000 Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz. .9999 Fine) (single date)

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/11454.jpg


and number 3

2000 Hanover Privy Mark Silver Maple Leaf (1 oz. .9999 Fine)

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/11006.jpg


and number 4

2000 Dragon Privy Mark Silver Maple Leaf (1 0z. .9999 Fine)

(No photo available)

Now let me introduce you to the 50 cents sports coins of 2000 Canada:

2000 Hockey Proof 50 Cent Sports Coin

http://images.gatewestcoin.com/product_images/11000.jpg

http://images.gatewest.com/product_images/11002.jpg


2000 Bowling Proof 50 Cents Sports COIN

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This is the end of Trivia: Millennium Coins (Part 1). Tune in next week for Part 2.

Please let me know if you enjoyed this Trivia...

Clinker

DJP7x0s

WoW!!!!! Canada mints more different coins than the United States does. I wish all you collectors of Canadian Coins good luck finishing your sets.

Daggarjon

im glad i am not from Canada and trying to complete sets or series lol, DANG!!!

Thanks for the post Clinker! Always a spectacular read! Alot of very cool coin designs there as well!!

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Just wait 'til I post next week's Millennium Coins Part 2/U.S.A!

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ericl

Okay, why not just quarters. You've got the 1992 set with all the provinces and territories except Nunivit, then the 56 state quarters, then you can do Bermuda, Belize, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Barabados and the East Caribbean territories. I think that Cuba and the Dominican republic have quarter-sized coins as well.

Topher

2000 was the second year of the Millennium quarters. There were also 12 different reverses released in 1999 as well, one for each month.

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Thanks for your comment....

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