Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie Royale Canadienne

2 Dollars – Canada

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin

Context

Year: 2021

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 1,475,000

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 6.99 g

Thickness: 1.77 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Brass plated center, Nickel plated ring)

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #3101

Numista: #301232

Value

Exchange value: 2 CAD = $1.48

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.36 CAD

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

CANADA 2 DOLLARS

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen

Canada 2 Dollars

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, English

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Inscription:

1921 2021

INSULIN INSULINE

JK

Script: Latin

Engraver: Traian Georgescu

Designer: Jesse Koreck

Edge

Interrupted serrations

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2021	—	1,475,000

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