Canada: 2011- 2012 Circulation Coin & Test Token Coin Set

The $1 and $2 security test tokens were produced using the Royal Canadian Mint's patented multi-ply plating technology. The $1 coin in this set is composed of multi-ply brass plated steel and features the familiar 11-sided shape and well-known Loon design. This version presents the new security feature offered on the circulation coin: a single laser mark of a maple leaf positioned just above the Loon design on the coin's reverse side. This laser mark was produced during the striking of the coin using a contrasting pattern micro-engraved on the coin die itself. The bicoloured $2 coin composed of a multi-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze insert within a multi-ply nickel-plated steel outer ring features Brent Townsend's polar bear image, which has been featured on the circulation $2 coin in most years since the coin's introduction in 1996. It also offers three new security features. The first is a set of two laser marks of maple leaves, like the one on the new $1 coin, at the bottom of the outer ring. The second is a unique hologram-like virtual image of two maple leaves at the top of the outer ring. These images change as the coin is turned from side to side. This virtual image was produced by engraving different patterns on each side of two-sided grooves on the face of the coin. The third feature is the addition of engraved edge-lettering the words "CANADA" and "2 DOLLARS" along the coin's outer edge.

Mintage: 25000 sets

Specifications:

Denomination: 1 Dollar - 2011
Reverse: Common Loon
Composition: Bronze plating, nickel
Weight: 7g
Diameter: 26.5mm
Edge: Eleven-sided Plain
Security Feature: n/a

Denomination: 1 Dollar - Token
Reverse: Common Loon
Composition: Three-ply plated steel
Weight: 6.27g
Diameter: 26.5mm
Edge: Eleven-sided Plain
Security Feature: Two maple leaf laser marks with a T and É detail

Denomination: 1 Dollar - 2012
Reverse: Common Loon
Composition: Three-ply plated steel
Weight: 6.27g
Diameter: 26.5mm
Edge: Eleven-sided Plain
Security Feature: Maple leaf laser mark

Denomination: 2 Dollar - 2011
Reverse: Polar Bear
Composition: Nickel (outer ring) copper, aluminum, nickel (inner ring
Weight: 7.3g
Diameter: 28mm
Edge: Round with interrupted serrations
Security Feature: n/a

Denomination: 2 Dollar - Token
Reverse: Polar Bear
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring) Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight: 6.92g
Diameter: 28mm
Edge: Round with interrupted serrations
Security Feature: Two maple leaf laser marks with a T and É detail image and edge lettering

Denomination: 2 Dollar - 2012
Reverse: Polar Bear
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring) Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight: 6.92g
Diameter: 28mm
Edge: Round with interrupted serrations
Security Feature: Two maple leaf laser marks, virtual image and edge lettering

Packaging: The Coins are sealed inside a transparent plastic and presented in a keepsake envelope, accompanied by a serialized enhancement card. The card shows the coins and tokens specifications