Description
The first Canadian two dollar coin was issued in 1996 to replace the two dollar bank note which was withdrawn from ciculation. To mark this event the Numismatic Deparmnet of the Roal Canadian Mint issued four differeent planchet varieties, in two different finishes
Specifications:
Face Value: $2
Mintage: 5,000
Ring Composition: 17.2% Au, 77.6% Ag, 5.2% Cu
Core Composition: 91.7% Au, 4.1% Ag, 4.2% Cu
Weight (g): 11.40
Diameter(mm): 28.00
Edge: Interrupted
Finish: Proof
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