10 cent-coin of the year of volunteers, 2001. Practicing the art kindness, from a community, to a nation, to the world. Fifty years ago, mothers from Hamilton, Ontario collected dimes to find a cure for polio.Their efforts made a direct contribution to the discovrey of the vaccine. Their work continued, responding to new areas of need and expanding into other communities. These '' marching Mothers'' are depicted on the 2001 year of Volunteers 10-cent coin. They were a significant force in the lives of Canadians and exemplify the spirit of volunteerism.Mintage 50 000.

Third coin of the commemorative 10-cent serie.

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEERS - 2001 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 13- CANADIAN HISTORY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.