Added by | Alain Martineau |
In personal collections | 10 |
General Description | The 2-dollar coin was first introduced on February 19, 1996, to replace the 2-dollar bill also called 'Toonie', by Canadians. |
Obv. Description | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she was 64 years old. This was the first effigy to be designed by a Canadian, on the outer ring, ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA, maple leaf at top date at bottom |
Rev. Description | Inner ring, the iconic Polar Bear and CANADA (top) and value (bottom) in the outer ring |
Catalog code | KM# 270 |
Mintage | 4,926,000 |
Diameter | 28.00 mm |
Thickness | 1.80 mm |
Weight | 7.3000 g |
Material | Bi-metallic Nickel (ring) and Aluminum-Bronze (center) |
Orientation | Medal |
Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
Edge Type | plain and reeded in segments |
Designer | ob: Dora dePedery-Hunt re: Brent Townsend |
Catalog prices *what it means? |
UNC $3.25 |