A look back at the birth of the Toonie! Celebrate 25 years of history with this $2 coin and bank note set.

This anniversary set features a 99.99% pure silver recreation of the $2 coin that made its debut on February 19, 1996—the same day Canada ceased to issue $2 bills, like the one included in the set.

Sealed in its own capsule, the uncirculated $2 bank note in this set is from the Bank of Canada’s 1986 Birds of Canada series and represents the last of its kind—in fact, this one is a rare BRX replacement bank note that has been locked in our vault for 25 years. The pure silver coin has been selectively gold-plated to resemble the beloved bi-metallic circulation piece, which quickly became a fixture in the everyday lives of Canadians.

This coin’s reverse was originally designed by Canadian artist Brent Townsend and features an adult polar bear in early summer, standing on an ice floe. The image portion is plated with gold to mimic the distinctive appearance of the bi-metallic circulation coin. The obverse features the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, while the double dates “1996-2021” commemorate the 25^th anniversary of Canada’s $2 circulation coin.

Features

Encapsulated and presented side by side in a clamshell with a black beauty box

Good to know

99.99% pure silver
GST/HST exempt
Qualifies for free shipping

Please note: As of January 1, 2021, all Canadian $2 bank notes—including the one in this set—are no longer legal tender. While they may not be accepted for cash transactions, the Bank of Canada will honour the bills at face value if you wish to redeem them. To learn more, visit the Bank of Canada website.

Product # 245722

2021 Numismatic Coin Set - 25 Years of the 2$ Piece: From Bill to Coin