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TWO DOLLAR COIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numismatics
OBS

The 2-dollar coin was first introduced on February 19, 1996, to replace the 2-dollar bill. The 'toonie' has a life span approximately 20 times longer than paper currency and is manufactured using a distinctive bi-metallic coin locking mechanism patented by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Key term(s)
  • two dollar coin
  • $2 coin
  • two dollars
  • $2
  • twoonie
  • nunie

French

Domaine(s)
  • Numismatique
OBS

Lancée le 19 février 1996, la pièce remplace le billet de banque de même valeur et offre une durée de vie d'environ 20 fois plus longue que celui-ci. Bimétallique, elle est fabriquée selon un procédé de sertissage exclusif, breveté par la Monnaie royale canadienne.

Key term(s)
  • pièce de 2 dollars
  • deux dollars
  • 2 $ CAD
  • pièce de monnaie de deux dollars
  • pièce de monnaie de 2 dollars
  • pièce de monnaie de 2 $

Spanish

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