BC0472

2000 10 Cents .925 Silver Coin: 100th Anniversary of Desjardins Credit Union

Features

Mintage: 69,791. Denomination: 10-Cents; Composition 1997, 2000 and 2001: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper; Composition 2004: Three-ply nickel; Weight 1997, 2000 and 2001: 2.4 grams; Weight 2004: 1.75 grams; Diameter 1997, 2000 and 2001: 18.0 mm; Diameter 2004: 18.03 mm; Thickness 1997, 2000 and 2001: 1.2 mm; Thickness 2004: 1.22 mm; Edge: Reeded; Finish 1997, 2000 and 2001: Proof; Finish 2004: circulation; Mintage: varies by year of issue (see below) The 2000 Desjardins Commemorative pays tribute to Alphonse Desjardins, an extraordinary man who redefined quality of life for the working class by founding North America's first credit union.