2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, Silver Proof Issue

Features

Location	Canada
Issuing entity	Royal Canadian Mint
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Years	1996-2001
Value	2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.49
Currency	Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Gold plated silver (.925)
Weight	8.83 g
Diameter	28.07 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 38183 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	Ch# RC-202, Mark Drake (editor); 2022. A Charlton Standard Catalogue / Volume 1. Canadian Coins : Numismatic issues (75^th edition). Charlton Press, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. And 1 more volumes. Ch# RC-203a, Mark Drake (editor); 2022. A Charlton Standard Catalogue / Volume 1. Canadian Coins : Numismatic issues (75^th edition). Charlton Press, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. And 1 more volumes. Ch# RC-204, Mark Drake (editor); 2022. A Charlton Standard Catalogue / Volume 1. Canadian Coins : Numismatic issues (75^th edition). Charlton Press, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. And 1 more volumes. KM# 270c Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
1997

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

Polar bear design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2 DOLLARS

Designer: Bent Townsend

Edge

Interrupted serrations

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

Issued in the Mint's annual 8-coin double dollar proof set.
Gold plated centre

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Date	Mintage	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1996	112 835	$ 6.70	53%	Proof, John McIntosh
1997			0.5%	(fr) Ch#RC-203b (Cournoyer/Ferguson)
1997			0.5%	(fr) Ch#RC-203c (Gilbert/Park)
1997	113 647	$ 10	25%	Proof, 1972 Canada/Russia Hockey Summit
1998	93 632	$ 11	17%	Proof, RCMP
1998 O		$ 360	3%	Proof
1999	95 113	$ 11	17%	Proof, Voyage of Juan Pérez
2000	90 921	$ 21	18%	Proof, Voyage of Discovery
2001			0%	(fr) Ch#RC-207b (CNA)
2001	750		0%	(fr) Ch#RC-207c (ANA)
2001	74 194	$ 10	18%	Proof, National Ballet of Canada

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232136 Lot 62369	Sep 8, 2021	1996 – Proof, John McIntosh	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 372.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232144 Lot 61389	Nov 3, 2021	1998 O – Proof	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 372.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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