2020 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada – Bill Reid

The 2020 Canadian $2 Bill Reid uncoloured coin features a detailed engraved design of “Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear” by Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid), marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. This uncirculated coin shows the iconic Haida grizzly bear without the red, white, and black colors found on the coloured version, highlighting intricate lines and traditional Haida art style that symbolizes strength and the oral traditions of the Haida people. The bear is encircled on the coin’s outer ring with a line pattern containing two maple leaves and a banner at the bottom commemorates Bill Reid’s name and the year 2020, complemented by the obverse effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This uncoloured special wrap roll contains 25 brilliant uncirculated coins, limited in mintage to 5,000 rolls, and celebrates Bill Reid’s legacy in Haida art and Canadian culture by bringing attention to his iconic symbolism of the grizzly bear that first appeared on a ceremonial drum in 1988.