FREE: Commemorative Coin Package; Canada; 2 dollar (Toonie); 1996; + BONUS

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On February 16, 1996 an era ended in Canada when production of the two dollar bank note ceased; but a new era began only 3 days later, on February 19th, with the introduction of Canada’s newest circulation piece - the two dollar coin; affectionately known to Canadians as the “Toonie”, eh(?).

The winner of this auction will receive one (1) brand new (still in original mint shrink wrap) Canadian 1996 - the first year of issue - two dollar (toonie) coin commemorative package with uncirculated coin. The obverse features (surprise, surprise) Queen Elizabeth II (yawn) and the reverse, the iconically Canadian polar bear. The reverse was designed by artist Brent Townsend from Campbellford, Ontario - that’s less than 250 km from where I live...Ontario, represent! ;-)

This bi-metallic coin has an aluminum-bronze centre and nickel outer ring; diameter: 28.0 mm; weight: 7.3 grams and the mintage was 375,000,000.

BONUS - As an added bonus - because there’s nothing better than twice as much (of anything) - the winner of this auction will also receive one (1) Canadian two dollar banknote (dated 1986, the last dated issue) in uncirculated condition. And, as a extra added bonus, the banknote will come, as shown in the photos, in a semi-rigid bill holder.

PLEASE NOTE - The winner will receive the commemorative package shown in the photographs. Coin easel NOT included.

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