Whitman Expo
New coins from Australia, Canada, and Spain.
Image Coming Soon
We're working on adding images for this item.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The Canadian two dollar coins were introduced in 1996 by demand for a larger circulating denomination. Struck in bimetallic metal, they are popularly called "Toonies."
Obverse Description
Effigy of Queen Eliabeth II
Catalog Information
GSID:
396719
Designer:
Dora de Pédury-Hunt, Ago Aarand, Brent Townsend
Obverse Designer:
Dora de Pédury-Hunt, Ago Aarand
Obverse Lettering:
ELIZABETH II, D • G • REGINA
Reverse Designer:
Brent Townsend, Ago Aarand
Weight (gr):
7.3 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2347 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
Elizabeth II
Strike Type:
Specimen
Diameter:
28
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Interrupted serration
Coin Date:
1998
Denomination:
$2
Designation:
SP
Coinage Type:
Canadian two-dollar Toonie
Coinage Years:
1996-2003
Composition:
Ring: 0.99 nickel; Core: 0.92 copper, 0.06 aluminum, 0.02 nickel
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1998 $2 SP
Body: Referring page: https://www2.greysheet.com/prices/item/canada-two-dollar-toonie-1998-specimen-strike/gsid/396719 GSID: 396719 Title: 1998 $2 SP
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Pricing Data Not Yet Available
We are constantly adding to our pricing database and prioritize user requests. Click below to request pricing for this item.
Request PricingElizabeth II $2 Crown Effigy, 1996-2003 SP [Type]
1996 $2 Canadian Planchet SP
1996 $2 German Planchet SP
1997 $2 SP
1999 $2 Polar Bear Reverse SP
1999 $2 Nunavut Reverse SP
2000 $2 Path of Knowledge Reverse SP
2000 $2 Polar Bear Reverse SP
2001 $2 SP
1952-2002 $2 SP
2003 $2 Crown Effigy SP
Elizabeth II $2 No Crown, 2003-2023 SP [Type]
2004 $2 SP
2005 $2 SP
2006 $2 Polar Bear Reverse SP
Greysheet News
Weekly World Mint Coinage: August 13, 2026
8/13/2026
Atocha Silver Ingot Leads Heritage's Shipwreck & Treasures World Coins Auction to $459,498
Atocha, 1715 Fleet and Whydah treasures among top highlights in Aug. 9 event.
8/12/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026