Canada 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 1996
Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
1996
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold (.917) centre in gold (.172) ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.4
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Description
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 1996. Struck in Bimetallic: gold (.917) centre in gold (.172) ring. Measures 28 mm and weighs 11.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. Inscriptions "22 K Centre" and "Centre 22 C" together with the Royal Canadian Mint's official mark on the inner core complete the design. (Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Polar bear design.
- Edge
- Interrupted serrations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5K | Gold Proof |
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