General Description | Like the new one-dollar circulation coins, Canada's new two-dollar circulation coins are manufactured using the Mint's Multi-Ply Plated Steel technology. (2) two laser marks of maple leaves, each within a circle, at the bottom of the coin's reverse - i.e. on the side with the Polar Bear design. A virtual image of two maple leaves will appear at the top of the coin - a different image is produced as the coin is turned from side to side. The virtual image is produced by engraving different patterns on each side of two-sided grooves on the face of the coin. |
Obv. Description | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
Rev. Description | Polar bear |
Catalog code | KM#1257 |
Diameter | 28.00 mm |
Thickness | 1.75 mm |
Weight | 6.9200 g |
Material | Bi-metallic Nickel (ring) and Aluminum-Bronze (center) |
Orientation | Medal |
Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
Edge Type | -not in this list- |
Edge Inscription | 2 DOLLARS CANADA |
Designer | Brent Townsend / Susanna Blunt |
The "Security" 2 dollars coins are manufactured at the Mint's facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba using the same patented multi-ply plated steel (MPPS) technology from which Canada's lower denomination circulation coins have been made since 2001. This technology, by which a steel core is plated with alternating layers of different metals such as copper, nickel and brass, employs far less metals than alloy coins and produces highly cost-effective circulation coins. These 2 dollars circulation coins also incorporates new, visible security features which further enhance the security and integrity of Canada's coinage system. The reverse (or tails side) features a laser mark micro-engraving and also a virtual image and edge-lettering.
Shipping / Handling Cost | Cost For Each Additional Item | Service |
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$3.50 | $1.00 | USPS Media mail (2 to 8 business days) |
$6.00 | $1.00 | USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box (2 to 3 business days) |
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