Two-Dollar Circulating Canadian Coins

Описание: Balance and composition – the 2-dollar coin
The 2-dollar coin, or 'Toonie', as Canadians have named it, features the image of an adult polar bear in early summer on an ice floe. It was designed by wildlife and landscape artist Brent Townsend. The 2-dollar coin was first introduced on February 19, 1996, to replace the 2-dollar bill. The 'Toonie' has a life span approximately 20 times longer than paper currency and is manufactured using a distinctive bi-metallic coin locking mechanism patented by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Reverse side designs | Technical specifications | Mintages

Reverse side designs
The Many Faces of the "Toonie" $2 Circulation Coin
"What's a real Toonie supposed to look like?" That's an excellent question easily answered by this visual guide showing the many faces of the more than 675 million two-dollar circulation coins which have entered circulation since their introduction in 1996.

The design of this bi-metallic coin with the Polar Bear on its reverse, or "tails" side, has evolved as the Royal Canadian Mint continues to use its coins to celebrate Canada's history, culture and values. The same has happened to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on the obverse, or "heads" side, as her image was updated on all of Canada's circulation coinage in 2003.

Follow this guide to help you better understand and appreciate the diverse features of the "Toonies" circulating today.

The 2010 Two-Dollar Circulation Coin