© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Cents - Elizabeth II Year of Volunteers
2001 year| Nickel plated steel (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel) | 1.75 g | 18.03 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 CAD = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel (92% steel, 5.5% copper, 2.5% nickel) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 18.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A symbolic rendition of the marching mothers and the sun's rays, symbolizing the enlightening effect that volunteers have upon our communities, is accompanied with the legend both in English and French "YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS • ANNÉE DES BÉNÉVOLES"
Script: Latin
Lettering: YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS • ANNÉE DES BÉNÉVOLES
Engraver: Stan Witten
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1997, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2001 to be the International Year of Volunteers.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a special series of commemorative coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2001 to celebrate the "Year of Volunteers." The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of a volunteer and the words "Year of Volunteers" on the other. The coin was minted to recognize and honor the contributions of volunteers in Canada and to promote volunteerism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 224714000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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