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  • 10 Cents 2001, KM# 412, Canada, Elizabeth II, International Year of Volunteers
  • 10 Cents 2001, KM# 412, Canada, Elizabeth II, International Year of Volunteers
Description

International Year of Volunteers was designated for 2001 by the United Nations General Assembly. The initiative aimed at increased recognition, facilitation, networking and promotion of volunteering, to highlight the achievements of the millions of volunteers worldwide who devote their time to serving others, and to encourage more people globally to engage in volunteering.

Obverse

The crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.

In order to make room for the special reverse design, the denomination and year were moved to the obverse, "D.G. REGINA" was removed completely and the Queen's effigy was reduced in size.

Letter P below the portrait is a composition mark for plated.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

CANADA
10 CENTS
2001
P
ELIZABETH II

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.

Engraver: Stan Witten

YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS • ANNÉE DES BÉNÉVOLES

Edge
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Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 1.75 g
Diameter 18.03 mm
Thickness 1.22 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (P)

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