Here’s a first look at the new $2 coin commemorating Queen Elizabeth II – National | 24CA News

A brand new two-dollar coin to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II is about to start out circulating throughout Canada later this month — and the Royal Canadian Mint has launched a primary look.

The coin, dated 2022, options the late queen’s profile on one aspect, and the standard Brent Townsend polar bear on the opposite — the usual markings of a two-dollar Canadian coin.

“Queen Elizabeth II served as Canada’s head of state for seven decades and for millions of Canadians, she was the only monarch they had ever known,” stated the Royal Canadian Mint CEO Marie Lemay in a press launch.

“Our special $2 circulation coin offers Canadians a way to remember her.”

However, the brand new coin will even function a black nickel end on the outer ring.

Here’s a primary have a look at the brand new commemorative coin:

The black ring is meant to be “reminiscent of a mourning armband,” in line with a press launch from the Royal Canadian Mint, “echoing the loss felt by millions of Canadians” after the queen’s demise.

Just shy of 5 million commemorative two-dollar cash will enter the nationwide coin distribution this month, and are anticipated to look “gradually” as banks re-stock their inventories. The mint might produce much more of the cash “depending on marketplace needs.”

“The Mint is also hosting public coin exchanges at its Ottawa and Winnipeg boutiques on December 7 and 8, 2022,” the press launch added.

Queen Elizabeth was Britain and Canada’s longest-reigning monarch.

She died on the age of 96 at Scotland’s Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8.

The reason for demise was listed as previous age, in line with her demise certificates.

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