Canadian Toonie
The 2-dollar coin, or 'Toonie', as Canadians have named it, features the image of an adult polar bear in early summer on an ice floe. It was designed by wildlife and landscape artist Brent Townsend. The 2-dollar coin was first introduced on February 19, 1996, to replace the 2-dollar bill.
The new Canadian toonie is here for 2020 and it marks a pretty big anniversary in the country’s history.
Canadian Toonie Collection
- 2006 Canadian Silver Proof Toonie ($2. 00) Key Date Double Date 1996 - 2006 Toned 2 photo. 2014 Canada $2 Twoonie - Wait For Me Daddy mint 1 Coin In Hand 2 photo.
- The new Canadian toonie is here for 2020 and it marks a pretty big anniversary in the country's history. On Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Mint released a first look at the colourful new toonie which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Second World War and the Canadians who gave six long years of service on the battlefield and on the home front.
On Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Mint released a first look at the colourful new toonie which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Second World War and the Canadians who gave six long years of service on the battlefield and on the home front.
Remembered always.
With great pride, we unveiled a $2 circulation coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and all Canadians who contributed to that victory.
Full press release 📰 https://t.co/L5refd6Wkv#EndofSWW#HoldOnToBraverypic.twitter.com/vws2oZfJBo— #HoldOnToBravery (@CanadianMint) September 2, 2020
The coin, which is inspired by the 1943-45 Victory Nickel, features a large “V” for “Victory” on the inner core, a flaming torch, maple leaves, and the dates 1945 and 2020. The original Victory Nickel message “We win when we work willingly” is also included in the outer ring of the coin in Morse code.
All of this is reminiscent of the call to support the war effort back in the day.
Keeping the story alive.
We are proud to unveil this commemorative circulation $2 coin in honour of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War paying tribute to the service of all Canadian veterans.
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/danQ3W0bzc#HoldOnToBravery#EndofSWWpic.twitter.com/P3Zn2TCJzp— #HoldOnToBravery (@CanadianMint) September 2, 2020
“For nearly six years, Canadians serving in uniform or chipping in at home played a vital role in achieving a hard-won peace,” said Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Lawrence MacAulay in a press release.
“They have our enduring thanks, and I hope we can all live up to that legacy as this coin changes hands from one generation to the next.”
Time to collect 🤩— Zainab J (@zainabj1204) September 2, 2020
Canada’s new toonie is starting to enter circulation so keep your eye out because there will be $3 million of them in total but only $2 million with colour.
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We are thankful to the Veteran residents of @prvhc_seniors who supported the release of this commemorative coin by posing for photos and providing testimonials. Watch to the end. #seemecare#perleyrideau.— PerleyRideauSeniors (@prvhc_seniors) September 2, 2020
Canadian Toonie 2015
This comes just a month after another commemorative toonie was released featuring a design by late Haida artist Bill Reid.