The toonie is a bi-metallic coin which on the reverse side features an image of a polar bear by artist Brent Townsend. The obverse, since 2023, bears a portrait of King Charles III. It has the …

Detailed images and information about coin series Commemorative Toonies from Canada. The series content bimetal: cuni, nordic gold coins and the coins are of UNC quality. Visit the best …

Dec 17, 2024 · A toonie is a portmanteau term combining “two” and “loonie” for the $2 coin introduced in 1995. The terms became so popular that the Canadian Mint trademarked them in …

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 …

Feb 22, 2025 · A unique $2 coin, the Queen Elizabeth toonie features a black-nickel outer ring as a symbol of mourning following the Queen’s death. The coin also includes a polar bear on the …

Explore the quirky tales behind Canada's Loonie and Toonie coins. From iconic bird imagery to hockey traditions, uncover how these coins jingled their way into Canadian culture.

Jan 27, 2022 · The Canadian dollar coin is very nearly the same size and color as its U.S. counterpart, but again made from very different metals. The one dollar "Loonie" is 11-sided …

May 9, 2023 · The new coin was launched on February 19, 1996, and was quickly dubbed the “Toonie” by Canadians. Our Winnipeg facility struck 375 million two-dollar coins in 1996, and …

The Canadian Toonie, formally known as the Two Dollar Coin, is Canada's youngest coin in circulation. The Toonie is unique. It is the only bimetallic Canadian coin, consisting of a copper …

Feb 19, 2019 · The Canadian one-dollar coin, featuring an illustration of a loon, quickly picked up the name “loonie.” Instead of some sort of polar bear reference, the new coin became known …