2000 Canada $2 Knowledge 22K Gold Coin

2000 Knowledge 22KT $2 Commemorative Gold Coin

The mother polar bear passes to her cubs the lessons of survival.

The $2 coin has come a long way since its introduction in 1996. It has become an iconic symbol in Canada with its superb design, manufactured with distinctive bi-metallic coin locking mechanism that's patented by the Royal Canadian Mint. This 2000 Canada Knowledge 22k Gold $2 Coin features a new design depicting a female polar bear and her two cubs. This image personifies the transfer of knowledge as well as wisdom from one generation onto the next. This 22k gold coin also comes with an inscription which says "Knowledge - Le Savoir." Packaged in a clamshell box from the Royal Canadian Mint, this exceptional gold coin also comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Specifications:
Face Value: $2
Mintage: 5,881
Ring Composition: 17.2% Au, 77.6% Ag, 5.2% Cu, 4.1Kt
Core Composition: 91.7% Au, 4.1% Ag, 4.2% Cu, 22Kt
Weight (g): 11.40
Diameter(mm): 28.00
Edge: Interrupted
Finish: Proof