The 2017 Canadian 2 dollar coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a significant World War I battle where Canadian forces fought together for the first time as a unified corps. Designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, the reverse side of the coin features the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, flanked by a First World War soldier with a bowed head on the left and a veteran soldier saluting on the right. The coin symbolizes the bravery, solidarity, and sacrifice of Canadians who fought in this pivotal battle, which marked a defining moment in Canada’s military history and its journey to nationhood. The coin’s composition includes an outer ring of three-ply nickel finish plated steel and an inner core of brass-plated aluminum bronze, weighs 6.99 grams, and has a diameter of 28 millimeters.
2017 – 2 Dollars Toonie Canada – Vimy
Canada 2 Dollars Coins$18.00
The 2017 Canadian $2 coin honors the Battle of Vimy Ridge’s centennial with a design featuring the Vimy Memorial and Canadian soldiers, symbolizing national unity and sacrifice.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 6.92 |
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| Mintage | 5130000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Composition | Outer Ring Multi-Ply Nickel Plated Steel, Insert Multi-Ply Brass |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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