The 25-cent Millennium coin chosen for October 1999 was designed by Jason Edward Read of North Vancouver, British Colombia. Entitled "A Tribute to First Nations" the coin features images of an eagle, a bear and a killer whale, and pays tribute to the first inhabitants of Canada.

Jason Edward Read is a member of the Sko:al band and his native roots are very much a part of his daily life. Art has always been of interest to Jason and he has been drawing and painting since he was young. A chance to pay homage to the original inhabitants of Canada and his love of art drove Jason to enter the "Create a Centsation!" contest.

The coin was launched in a ceremony at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, British Colombia and attended by First Nations Tribal Territory Elders, and Danielle Wetherup, President and Master of the Royal Canadian Mint.