2012 HMS Shannon, War of 1812 Two Dollars MS Extra Sail Values

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2012 HMS Shannon, War of 1812 Two Dollars MS Extra Sail Values

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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."

Basic Information

GSID:

195662

Coin Date:

2012

Denomination:

$2 / Two Dollars

Designation:

MS

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

HMS Shannon, War of 1812

Variety 2:

Extra Sail

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

7.3 gr

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

28 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Dora de Pédury-Hunt, Ago Aarand (obv); Brent Townsend, Ago Aarand (rev)

Obverse Designer:

Dora de Pédury-Hunt, Ago Aarand

Reverse Designer:

Brent Townsend, Ago Aarand

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