2013 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada

The 2013 Canadian 2-dollar coin, commonly known as the “Toonie,” features a bi-metallic design with an outer ring of multi-ply nickel-plated steel and an inner core of multi-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze. It weighs 6.92 grams and measures 28 mm in diameter. The coin displays an image of an adult polar bear on an ice floe during early summer, a design created by wildlife artist Brent Townsend. This coin began circulating in 1996 to replace the 2-dollar bill and is renowned for its longevity, lasting about 20 times longer than the bill, partly due to its patented bi-metallic coin locking mechanism developed by the Royal Canadian Mint. Additionally, the 2013 coin incorporates updated materials and security features introduced in 2012, including the shift from a nickel outer ring to nickel-plated steel for enhanced counterfeit resistance and cost efficiency.​