2011 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada

The 2011 Canadian 2-dollar coin, commonly known as the “Toonie,” features the iconic image of an adult polar bear on an ice floe during early summer, designed by wildlife artist Brent Townsend. This bi-metallic coin has a nickel outer ring and an aluminum bronze core and was introduced originally in 1996 to replace the two-dollar bill, boasting a lifespan about 20 times longer than paper currency. The 2011 coin continues to carry the characteristic design that captures the alert and majestic presence of the polar bear, symbolizing Canadian wildlife and the Arctic environment.