{"product_id":"1996-canadian-2-coin-toonie","title":"1996 Canadian $2 Coin (\"Toonie\")","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"337\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"7lxciu\"\u003e1996 Canadian $2 \"Toonie\" Coin\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eAdd a classic piece of Canadian currency to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e1996 Canadian $2 Toonie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first year this iconic bi-metallic coin was introduced into circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eFeaturing the portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e on the obverse and the famous polar bear design on the reverse, the Toonie quickly became one of Canada's most recognisable coins. Its distinctive bi-metallic construction combines a brass-coloured centre with a nickel outer ring, making it both attractive and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eThe 1996 issue is particularly popular with collectors as it marks the inaugural year of Canada's $2 coin. Whether you're building a world coin collection, collecting Canadian currency, or searching for a unique gift, this coin is a fantastic addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1102\" data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFeatures\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1124\" data-section-id=\"16r1382\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1161\" data-section-id=\"1g67fxx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2 (Two Dollars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1178\" data-section-id=\"1dkhsnu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1258\" data-section-id=\"ewgfi6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi-metallic (nickel outer ring with aluminium-bronze centre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1292\" data-section-id=\"1im10w2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1318\" data-section-id=\"1u74q3q\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polar Bear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1421\" data-section-id=\"oes7i9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition of the coin you will receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1438\" data-section-id=\"9n3n4e\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1465\" data-section-id=\"zt5xbw\"\u003eCanadian coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1490\" data-section-id=\"18pso04\"\u003eWorld coin collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"9bweu1\"\u003eFirst-year issue collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1554\" data-section-id=\"1gkosv2\"\u003eHistorical currency enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1569\" data-section-id=\"a1wuac\"\u003eUnique gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Note Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54067563626834,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1089\/6454\/4850\/files\/ImageJul22_2026_08_12_11PM.png?v=1784747567","url":"https:\/\/thenotevault.com\/products\/1996-canadian-2-coin-toonie","provider":"The Note Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}