{"product_id":"2016-fine-silver-coin-big-coin-series-coloured-2-dollar-toonie","title":"2016 5oz $2 BIG COIN SERIES (COLOURED) TOONIE FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage with this fine silver “toonie”—part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s new series featuring Canada’s six circulation coins. Each beautiful coin is composed of five ounces of fine silver and features selective colour on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRP: $519.95\u003cbr\u003eItem Number: 151551\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 6-23932-07420-0\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 1,500\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 157.6\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 65.25\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 2-Dollar\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Brent Townsend\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 5-ounce fine silver 2-dollar coin features Canadian artist Brent Townsend’s version of the coin’s iconic polar bear design, first issued with the introduction of the 2-dollar circulation coin in 1996. This design has been used continuously on Canadian “toonies,” with a number of notable exceptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting 6-coin series of 5-ounce pure silver versions of Canada’s 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, 50-cent, 1-dollar, and 2-dollar circulation coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelective colour on each coin’s reverse makes this series particularly lovely and exceptionally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a very limited mintage of only 1,500 coins per issue, this series is sure to be highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing its inspiration from minting itself, this coin makes an exquisite gift, an inspiring introduction to collecting, or an important addition for any collector interested in Canadian subjects, Canadian and international circulation coinage, or minting history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse features Brent Townsend’s image of an adult polar bear standing on an ice floe, gazing out over the early summer Arctic landscape. The central scene is fully coloured in natural shades, including the blue water and mountains, white ice floe, and the polar bear’s yellow-white coat. The reverse is also engraved with the word “CANADA” and the face value of “2 DOLLARS”. The obverse is engraved with the date “2016” and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176297529476,"sku":"151551","price":749.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/2016_5-Ounce_Fine_Silver_Coin_-_Big_Coin_Series_2-Dollar_Coin_Rev__53751.1472772396.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759531275","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2016-fine-silver-coin-big-coin-series-coloured-2-dollar-toonie","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}