1999 Canada 25-Cent September: Canada Through a Child's Eye Millennium Quarter Proof Silver Coin

To celebrate the new millennium, Canada created a two year circulating commemorative program that would be conducted in two parts (one in 1999 and one in 2000). Each program released 12 quarters per year (1 per month) and each featured a unique design. 

1999 features designs representative of Canada's past. In an open design contest called “Create a Centsation” over 33,000 designs were submitted for consideration.
2000 features designs representative of Canada's dreams for a new millennium. A second design contest was held and over 66,000 designs were submitted for consideration.

The Royal Canadian Mint also a released a collector version of each of the Millennium Quarter Coin Series composed of sterling silver with proof frosted finish.  

Design

September: Canada Through a Child's Eye Millennium Quarter features three children holding hands representing a united nation.

Packaging

This proof sterling silver Millennium 25-Cent coin comes encapsulated in a oval-shaped gold clamshell box and includes Certificate of Authenticity.  

Specifications

Face Value: 25 cents
Mintage: 111,414
Composition: .925 silver, .075 copper
Weight (g): 5.90
Diameter(mm): 23.88
Finish: Proof