The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new $2 coin to mark the passing of Canada’s recently deceased head of state, Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin, which was unveiled on Wednesday, is similar to the existing toonie; the polar bear on one side and an image of the Queen on the other are still present, but the new exterior will be sporting black nickel.
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Royal Canadian Mint
“Like a mourning band, the black outer ring surrounds the polar bear design at the centre of the coin’s reverse,” the mint said.
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Royal Canadian Mint
According to the Mint, nearly five million coins will enter circulation later in December and will start showing up gradually as banks re-stock their $2 coin inventories.
Learn more about the new toonie by clicking here.