2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Logo maple leaf; Silver
Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 1996-2003 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8.83 g |
| Diameter | 28.07 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 38183 |
| References | Ch# RC-203a, RC-203b, etc. Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
1997
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God
Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse
Polar bear design.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2 DOLLARS
Designer: Brent Townsend
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
Piedfort is a term used to describe a double thickness or test coin, usually struck for authorization. Weight: 25 g.
Present in sets
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1997 Canada 1972 Canada/Russia Hockey Summit Proof Double Dollar Set
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1998 Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police Proof Double Dollar Set
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1999 Canada Voyage of Juan Perez Proof Double Dollar Set
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2000 Canada Voyage of Discovery Proof Double Dollar Set
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2001 Canadian National Ballet Proof Double Dollar Set
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2003 Canada Discovery of Cobalt Proof Double Dollar Set
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1996 | $ 25 | 44% | |||||||||||||
| 1996 | 11 526 | Piedfort 4.5 mm thick 25 g | 0.8% | ||||||||||||
| 1997 | 113 647 | $ 33 | Ch# RC-203aCharlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes).Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes).Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). |
Proof | 25% | ||||||||||
| 1998 | 93 632 | $ 37 | Ch# RC-204Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). |
Proof | 17% | ||||||||||
| 1998 O |
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$ 440 | Proof | 1.6% | |||||||||||
| 1999 | 95 113 | $ 33 | Ch# RC-205Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). |
Proof | 19% | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 90 921 | $ 33 | Ch# RC-206Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). |
Proof | 18% | ||||||||||
| 2001 | 74 194 | $ 36 | Ch# RC-207aCharlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes).Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes).Charlton Press (publisher). Canadian Coins and Collector Coins. Charlton Press (4 volumes). |
Proof | 18% | ||||||||||
| 2003 | 62 007 | $ 36 | Proof | 13% | |||||||||||
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Bullion value: USD 19.10
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Actual silver weight: 0.263 oz
Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2025 July 27 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65191 Lot 98063 
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27 Jul 2025 | 1998 O – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232144 Lot 61389
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3 Nov 2021 | 1998 O – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 372.00
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