Pride
Janualy 2000
Designed by Donald F. Warkentin
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A ribbone in the shape of a 2 with three small maple leaves forming
0s make up the year 2000, while three small ribbones in the shape
of 9s, symbolizing 1999, fall away. Thirteen confetti pieces
represent the porvinces and territories.
Ingenuity
February 2000
Designed by John Jaciw
Windsor, Ontario
This coin represents Canada's hope for the future - a model
society with prosperous farms, innovative cities, and rapid
and safe transportation, with an eye toward space.
Achievement
March 2000
Designed by Daryl ann Dorosz
Calgary, Alberta
The Ocean, land, and mountains on this coin symbolize the
pioneer spirit of the past. The rocket flying toward the stars
symbolizes the pioneer spirit of the future.
Health
April 2000
Designed by Anny Wassef
Beaconsfield, Quebec
This coin honores the men and women who dedicate their lives
to helping the sick. The snake on the staff represents the
medical profession, and the ribbon represents the need for
medical research to end suffering.
Natural Legacy
May 2000
Designed by Randy Trantau
Ajax, Ontario
This coin shows a picture of rain, a fish in a lake, and a tree.
It is a reminder to save the environment. Without fresh water,
plants and animals will not be able ro servive.
Harmony
June 2000
Designed by Haver Demirer
Tronto, Ontario
This coin takes the maple leaf and turns it into a symbol of peace.
Each figure in the leaf is connected at the root and is aware
of the rights and needs of others. If any figure drops,
all will fall away.
Celebration
July 2000
Designed by Laura Paxton
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Laura, at age 13, designed this coin to honore Canada's birthday
on July 1. Children hold the flag as fireworks explode around them.
They wish Canada a Happy Birthday many more to come in the new
millennium.
Family
August 2000
Designed by Wade Stephen Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
As wolves are loyal and take care of the entire pack,
this coin is a reminder that it takes a community to raise a child.
Two wolves face each other to symbolize that parents should
communicate for the benefit of their children.
Windom
September 2000
Designed by Cezar Serbanescu
Montreal, Quebec
As the sun both rises on the future and sets on the past,
this coin shows a maple leaf - symbplizing Canada's heritage -
being passed from the people of the old millennium to the
children of the next. Cezar was 16 when he made this design.
Creativity
October 2000
Designed by Eric (Kong Tat) Hui
Tronto, Ontario
This coin blends the art of past and future millenniums.
The strong culture of First Nations people and Canadian's love
of nature dissolve into computer wire-frames to show Canada's
leading role in computer technology and art.
Freedom
November 2000
Designed by Kathy Vinish
Calgary, Alberta
This coin shows children with their hands raised in joy and
joined in unity. They walk into the rising sun, which represents
Canada's bright future of freedom, security, peace, honour, and
strength of character.
Community
December 2000
Designed by Michelle Thibodeau
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
In the eyes of 12-years-old Michelle, the future of Canada is no
different from the present. This coin shows Canada as the center of
the world surrounded by things people need to live well:
industry, recreation, and a healthy environment.