2015 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada

The 2015 Canadian 2-dollar coin, commonly known as the “Toonie,” features a design of an adult polar bear on an ice floe during early summer, created by wildlife artist Brent Townsend. This bi-metallic coin has an outer ring made of multi-ply nickel-plated steel and an inner core of multi-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze, with a diameter of 28 mm and a weight of approximately 6.92 grams. The polar bear design symbolizes the powerful and significant mammal important to Canadian culture. The coin was first introduced in 1996 to replace the 2-dollar bill and is known for its durability, lasting about 20 times longer than paper currency. The obverse showcases an effigy of the Queen, designed by Susanna Blunt since 2003, and the coin features a patented coin-locking mechanism by the Royal Canadian Mint.​