2015 $2 Big Coin Series: Polar Bear – Gold-Plated

Description

The 5 oz Fine Silver Gold-Plated $2 Coin – Big Coin Series is the final and most impressive release in the Royal Canadian Mint’s six-coin series celebrating Canada’s circulating coinage in oversized fine silver format. Struck in an impressive five ounces of 99.99% pure silver, this large-format “toonie” elevates a familiar circulation design into a premium collector masterpiece.

This concluding issue features the iconic polar bear $2 design, originally introduced in 1996 and continuously used on Canadian circulation coinage. Selective gold plating on both the obverse and reverse enhances key design elements, creating a striking contrast that highlights the artistry and symbolism of Canada’s northern wildlife.

With a very limited mintage of only 1,500 coins, this final issue is expected to be especially desirable among collectors of Royal Canadian Mint series, Canadian circulation themes, and large-format silver coins.

Design Highlights

Reverse (Back):

• Iconic polar bear standing on an ice floe, designed by Brent Townsend

• Polar bear, ice floe, and raised rim finished with selective gold plating

• Engraved with “CANADA” and face value “2 DOLLARS”

Obverse (Front):

• Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt

• Portrait and raised rim enhanced with selective gold plating

Key Features

• Final Issue: Last coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s 6-coin Big Coin Series

• Large Format Silver: Struck in 5 oz of 99.99% pure silver

• Selective Gold Plating: Applied to both obverse and reverse design elements

• Low Mintage: Limited to just 1,500 coins worldwide

• Collector Appeal: Combines circulation coin history with premium presentation

• Tax Advantage: GST/HST exempt

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

• Series: Big Coin Series – Canadian Circulation Coinage

• Denomination: $2

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 157.6 g (5 troy oz)

• Edge: Serrated

• Finish: Proof with selective gold plating

• Mintage: 1,500 coins

• Certificate: Serialized certificate included

• Product Number: 134871

• Artists:

  • Reverse: Brent Townsend

  • Obverse: Susanna Blunt

Packaging & Condition

• Packaging: Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box

• Presentation: Encapsulated, with serialized certificate of authenticity

• Condition: Proof strike; capsule and outer packaging may show light handling wear

🪙 Why Collect This Coin?

As the final release in the Big Coin Series, this 5 oz gold-plated silver “toonie” represents both a conclusion and a highlight. Its massive silver weight, low mintage, and elegant gold accents make it a standout piece for collectors focused on Canadian circulation coinage, Royal Canadian Mint series, or premium large-format silver issues.