2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

Features

Country	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1996-2003
Value	2 Dollars 2 CAD = 1.50 USD
Currency	Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: aluminium-bronze center in nickel ring
Weight	7.3 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
References	KM# 270, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Schön# 270 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840. Kahnt, Helmut & Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461185. Schön, Gerhard & Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461383.

Obverse

The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 64 years old, is surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" (Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God), date, and a maple leaf

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
1996

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

A polar bear along the edge of an ice floe is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Lettering:
CANADA
BT
2 DOLLARS

Engraver: Brent Townsend

Edge

Interrupted serration (5 smooth and 5 reeded segments)

Comments

The polar bear (Binomial Name: Ursus maritimus)
The scientific name means "maritime bear",

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1996	375,483,000	2.14	2.44	1.57	1.97	2.36	2.95	5.36	93%
1997	16,942,000		1.63	1.81	2.36	1.62		3.94	12%
1998	5,309,000				1.62			4.95	7%
1998 W								4.75	1.4%	Proof-like. Non-circulating
1999	117,318							6.92	3%	Issued in special sets only. Despite that, some have been found in circulation.
2000	366,000							9.75	2%	Issued in special sets only.
2000 W								4.85	1.6%	Proof-like. Non-circulating
2001	11,910,000				1.90	2.30		4.75	9%
2003	7,123,697				1.77			4.85	8%

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