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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, date bottom
| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in nickel ring | 7.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2003-2006 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.48 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in nickel ring |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A polar bear in early summer on an ice floe with the denomination below and the country name above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2 DOLLARS
BT
Designer: Brent Townsend
Edge
Interrupted serration
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2003-2006 Canadian $2 coin featuring Elizabeth II and a polar bear is that it was the first bi-metallic coin to be circulated in Canada. The coin's unique design, featuring an aluminum bronze center surrounded by a nickel ring, was a new innovation in coin production at the time of its release.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 W | 71142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 46493 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 39818 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 39935 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Polar bear, date bottom) 2003-2006 coin.
