2000 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada – Knowledge

The two Canadian 2-dollar coins made in 2000 feature a special design called “Knowledge,” which was launched on July 1, 2000, to symbolize the wisdom passed down from one generation to another. Unlike the standard polar bear design, the 2000 “Knowledge” coin depicts a female polar bear with two cubs, emphasizing this theme of knowledge transfer. The inscription on the outer rim reads “Knowledge – Le Savoir,” and this design was unique to the year 2000 circulation coins. These coins are bi-metallic, with an aluminum bronze inner core and a pure nickel outer ring, and are valued by collectors, especially in mint state conditions, with prices varying significantly depending on their grade. This 2000 “Knowledge” design was the only special reverse design seen in general circulation that year, marking a distinct and meaningful commemorative issue by the Royal Canadian Mint.