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2012 Canadian $2 Coin RARE TYPE 1, without security features. In Genuine Cdn Coin & Currency Display Case

2012 Canadian $2 Coin RARE TYPE 1, without security features. In Genuine Cdn Coin & Currency Display Case

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2012 Canadian $2 Coin RARE TYPE 1, without security features. In Genuine Cdn Coin & Currency Display Case. Packaged in a sealed Genuine Hologram Canadian Coin & Currency Display Case. Excellent Condition.

2012 was the change-over year for this coin, and this RARE Type 1 is missing the security features as per specifications below. See photographs.

RCM $2 TYPE 1 Coin Technical specifications:  1996 - 2012
Composition: outer ring 99% nickel, inner core 92% copper, 6% aluminum, 2% nickel
Weight (g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28
Thickness (mm): 1.8

RCM $2 Coin Technical specifications: 2012 - present
Composition: outer ring - multi-ply nickel plated steel, insert - multi-ply brass plated aluminum bronze
Weight (g): 6.92
Diameter (mm): 28
Thickness (mm): 1.75

  1. -Two laser marks of maple leaves, each within a circle, at the bottom of the coin's reverse
  2. -A virtual image of two maple leaves will appear at the top of the coin Ð a different image is produced as the coin is turned from side to side.
  3. -Edge-lettering of the words "CANADA" and "2 DOLLARS" are engraved along the coin's outer edge.

For more info on this subject, please see: 2 dollars | The Royal Canadian Mint

GC&C Stock #113

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