2008 (1608-) Canadian $2 Quebec City 400th Anniv Toonie Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2008 (1608-) Canadian $2 Quebec City 400th Anniv Toonie Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Face Value: $2
Mintage: 18,400,000
Composition: Outer ring of 99% nickel and inner core of 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel
Weight (g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28
Finish: BU

Quebec artist Geneviève Bertrand won a design competition to create a new reverse of the two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. The date 1608 appeared on the left side of the outer ring, while 2008 appeared on the right of the ring on this commemorative coin's reverse side. Only six million of these special coins circulated, in addition to more than 17 million 2008 Toonies produced with the traditional Polar Bear design.

As the date was moved to the reverse side of this commemorative coin, the Mint Mark was moved to the core of the coin on the obverse, to the immediate left of Her Majesty's effigy.

Design

A new reverse of the two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 400th anniversary of Quebec City was created for 2008. The date was moved to the reverse side of the coin, and "D.G. REGINA" was removed for this issue only. Only six million of these special coins circulated, in addition to more than 17 million 2008 Toonies produced with the traditional Polar Bear design.

Packaging

All Canadian circulated $2 dollar circulation coins originate from an original roll and are in brilliant uncirculated condition.