2006 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada – Churchill

The 2006 Canadian $2 coin, known as the “Churchill” Toonie, was issued to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the two-dollar coin’s introduction. It features a bi-metallic design with an outer ring of 100% nickel and an aluminum-bronze center composed of 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel. The reverse side showcases an updated polar bear design by artist Tony Bianco, depicted looking up at the dramatic lines of the Aurora Borealis, symbolizing the Northern Lights, which is distinct from the traditional polar bear design. The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with the date positioned above the effigy for this edition. The coin weighs 7.3 grams, has a diameter of 28 mm, and a spline-interrupted edge, with a mintage of 5,005,000 for the Churchill edition. This coin celebrates Canadian wildlife and natural phenomena with artistic and modern design elements, making it a collectible item for that year.