1996 Canada $2 Proof Polar Bear Toonie

The two dollar coin was issued in 1996 by the Numismatic Department of the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the introduction of the coin which replaced the two dollar bank note. Three different compositions were used to produce the numismatic two dollar coins of 1996. Specifications: Face Value: $2 Mintage: 66,843 Ring Composition: 99% Ni Core Composition: 92% Cu, 6% AL, 2% Ni Weight (g): 7.3 Diameter(mm): 28 Edge: Interrupted Finish: Proof Packaging: Black suede case, blue insert, encapsulated coin and COA.