The Canadian 2-dollar coin, commonly referred to as the “Toonie,” was first introduced in 1996 to replace the 2-dollar bill and features a distinctive bi-metallic design with an aluminum-bronze core and a nickel outer ring, weighing 7.3 grams and measuring 28 mm in diameter; its obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse showcases a polar bear on an ice floe designed by Brent Townsend, making it not only a durable and cost-effective currency option but also a symbolically Canadian piece.
1996 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada
Pièces 2 Dollars du Canada$18.00
The 1996 Canadian 2-dollar coin is a bi-metallic piece featuring Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a polar bear on the other, weighing 7.3 grams and representing durability and Canadian identity.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 7.3 |
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| Mintage | 315483000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Composition | Outer Ring 99% Nickel, Inner Core 92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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