1996 Canadian $2 Dollar Piedfort Silver Coin and BRX Banknote Special Edition Set

1996 Canadian $2 Dollar Piedfort Silver Coin and BRX Banknote Special Edition Set

1996 $2 Piedfort Silver Coin

The origin of the Piedfort can be traced to the twelfth century. It is characteristically struck from an abnormally think planchet and is heavier than its circulating counterpart. Piedfort were first minted as patterns in medieval France and Britain where they helped to standardize coinage. The French kings also used them as presentation pieces.

1996 Proof Silver $2 Piedfort Coin marks the introduction of the bi-metallic $2 coin to this country. This is the first time that Royal Canadian Mint issues a piedfort. The $2 polar bear design, by artist Brent Townsend, graces the reverse. The obverse features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pedery-Hunt.

1986 $2 Bank Notes Uncut

The $2 notes are part of the fifth series of notes issued by the Bank of Canada in 1986 featuring the theme of Canadian birds. These are among the last notes of that denomination ever printed in Canadian history as the note was replaced by the $2 bi-metallic coin in 1996.

This set contains two uncut BRX $2 bank notes printed by authority of the Bank of Canada. These uncirculated replacement notes bear the signatures of Mr. Gordon Thiessen and Mr. Bernard Bonin, Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, respectively. The note face shows an up-to-date portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II against a vignette of the Parliament Buildings. Two robins are depicted on the back against a stylized sky incorporating the word "Canada".

Packaging

Blue leatherette presentation case, black insert, encapsulated coin, Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $2
Mintage: 11,526
Ring Composition: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu
Core Composition: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu
Weight (g): 17.66
Diameter(mm): 28.07
Finish: Proof