2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II; Polar bear, Silver

Features

Issuer	Canada
King	Charles III (2022-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2023
Value	2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.44
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Gold (.9999) plated silver (.9999) (Selective plating)
Weight	9 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 358857
References	RCM/MRC# 205802 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 3300a Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by a special marking consisting of double dates “1952” and “2022”, separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of Elizabeth II.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 2023 D·G·REGINA
SB
1952⁘2022

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Polar bear on ice flow, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BT
CANADA 2 DOLLARS

Designer: Brent Townsend

Edge

Interrupted serrations and incuse lettering

Position A - Edge lettering with Obverse on top
Position B - Edge lettering with Reverse on top

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANADA 2 DOLLARS

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)

Comments

Canada initially minted 2023 coins with a transitional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II while a new effigy of Charles III is prepared (or else if a new law is voted).

This coin is only found in toe 2023 Fine Silver Proof Set - Kathleen "Kit" Coleman: Pioneer Journalist.

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2023			20 000							$ 59		Proof

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Bullion value: USD 19.77 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.289 oz

Current silver price: 68.34 USD/oz (see silver price

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