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2012 Issue
2012
Steel
0.2225 oz
0.2225 oz
35,000 minted
2 dollars CAD
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2 dollars 2012 - Specimen

2012

A 2012 steel 2 dollars weighing 0.2225 oz (6.92g), 28.0 mm diameter. Reverse: Polar bear on ice floe. Mintage: 35,000. Specimen finish.

Metal Steel
Weight 0.2225 oz (6.92 g)
Mintage 35,000
Denomination 2 dollars
Diameter 28.0 mm
Edge Interrupted serrations
Finish Specimen
Series Specimen Set
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Reverse Brent Chicken
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $5-$10 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
28.0 mm diameter. Interrupted serrations edge. Multi-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze centre, nickel-plated steel ring.
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Polar bear on ice floe

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