2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue, Canada

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue, Canada, 1996 obverse image2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue, Canada, 1996 reverse image
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1996
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Interrupted serrations
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.95-$695.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Polar bear design.

Engraver:

Ago Aarand

Designer:

Brent Townsend

Obverse

Description:

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. Inscriptions "22 K Centre" and "Centre 22 C" together with the Royal Canadian Mint's official mark on the inner core complete the design.

Engraver:

Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Interrupted serrations

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA 22 K Centre Centre 22 C 1996

Reverse:

CANADA 2 DOLLARS

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: gold (.917) centre in gold (.172) ring

Size

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar bear, Gold Proof Issue sizes
  • Weight:11.4 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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