2016 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada – Remember

The 2016 Canadian 2-dollar coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II. This special circulation coin was unveiled by the Royal Canadian Mint aboard the HMCS Sackville, the last of the 123 Canadian corvettes to sail in the war, honoring the men and women who served and supported the Allied war effort. Like the standard “toonie,” it features the bi-metallic composition and the iconic polar bear design on the reverse by Brent Townsend, with the obverse bearing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is part of Canada’s circulation coins but has the added historical tribute on its design to celebrate the significant milestone of the Battle of the Atlantic’s anniversary.