2019 Canadian Two-Dollar (Toonie) Value Guide
Find out what your 2019 Canadian toonie is worth. Complete price guide for the Polar Bear and 75th Anniversary D-Day designs — Business Strike, Specimen, and Proof — plus the rare Charlton-listed 16 Serrations variety. All values in CAD, updated February 2026.
Most 2019 Canadian toonies are worth exactly $2.00 (face value). In certified Gem grades, values climb sharply: the Polar Bear reaches $54.40 at MS-66, the D-Day Coloured reaches $73.50 at MS-66, and the Charlton-listed 16 Serrations variety pushes an MS-64 coin to $83.40.
- Circulated (found in change) — all designs:$2.00 face value
- Polar Bear MS-65:$27.70 | MS-66: $54.40
- D-Day Non-Coloured MS-65:$33.20 | MS-66: $58.80
- D-Day Coloured MS-65:$31.90 | MS-66: $73.50
- Specimen SP-66:$11.80 | SP-67: $29.40
- Base-Metal Proof PR-69:$14.70 | Silver NCLT Proof PR-69: $34.30
- 16 Serrations Variety MS-63:$79.30 | MS-64: $83.40
Is it silver? No — the 2019 circulating toonie is bimetallic steel and aluminum bronze with negligible melt value. Separate 99.99% pure silver NCLT collector pieces were issued at premium prices and are an entirely different product. Shiny or mirror-like? A coin from a sealed RCM set is almost certainly a Specimen (SP) or Proof (PR) — not a rare high-grade business strike. All values in CAD as of February 2026. See full value chart →
The 2019 Canadian two-dollar coin — universally known as the Toonie — was issued in two distinct reverse programs: the long-running standard Polar Bear design by Brent Townsend (mintage 25,995,000), and the solemn 75th Anniversary of D-Day commemorative by Alan Daniel (total mintage 3,000,000, subdivided into a coloured and a non-coloured circulation variant). Queen Elizabeth II's uncrowned Susanna Blunt portrait anchors the obverse of every 2019 Toonie regardless of design or finish. For the full history and value context of the denomination, see our Canadian Toonie Value Guide.
Note: Errors such as off-center strikes, inner core misalignments, and wrong-planchet coins exist for 2019 Toonies but are outside the scope of this standard value guide.
2019 Canadian Toonie Composition & Melt Value
The 2019 Toonie is built on the Royal Canadian Mint's proprietary multi-ply plating technology, fully implemented for the two-dollar denomination in 2012. The circulating coin consists of two permanently locked metallurgical components:
- Outer Ring: Multi-ply nickel-finish plated steel
- Inner Core: Multi-ply brass-finish plated aluminum bronze
Total standard weight is exactly 6.99 grams — a slight reduction from the 7.30-gram weight of the pre-2012 solid alloy iterations. The multi-ply construction is not merely aesthetic: the alternating micro-layers of copper, nickel, and brass over a ferrous steel substrate create a patented electromagnetic signature that allows vending machines and transit systems to authenticate the coin through electromagnetic resonance rather than weight or dimension alone.
Cross-section diagram of the 2019 Toonie's bimetallic construction: multi-ply nickel-finish plated steel outer ring (grey) permanently mechanically locked into the multi-ply brass-finish plated aluminum bronze inner core (gold). Weight: 6.99 g. Diameter: 28.0 mm. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
Melt Value
Because the circulating 2019 Toonie is composed entirely of common industrial steel and base aluminum bronze, its raw elemental melt value amounts to a negligible fraction of its $2.00 face value. Unlike earlier Toonies (1996–2011) struck in solid nickel and copper alloys, this coin contains no precious metals in its circulating form. Its monetary worth is derived entirely from its fiat legal tender status and any numismatic premium applied by the collector market for exceptional preservation, rarity, or variety attribution.
ℹ️ NCLT Silver Versions Are Entirely Separate
The Royal Canadian Mint also issued 2019 Toonie designs in 99.99% pure silver for the collector market — including pieces weighing up to 3.5 troy ounces. These Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) pieces carry substantial melt value tied to the silver spot price. Their composition, melt value, and numismatic trajectory have zero bearing on anything found in standard circulation or annual Specimen sets.
Magnet Test (Composition Authentication)
Because the 2019 Toonie's outer ring is a multi-ply nickel-plated steel substrate, a strong neodymium magnet will snap firmly to the outer edge, carrying the entire weight of the coin. This strong magnetic response is the expected, authentic result for any genuine post-2012 circulating Toonie.
- Strongly magnetic → Authentic post-2012 plated-steel composition ✓
- Not magnetic at all → Possible sophisticated counterfeit, older pre-2012 solid-alloy planchet anomaly, or a pure silver NCLT collector coin removed from its protective case — confirm with weight (must be exactly 6.99 g on a calibrated digital scale)
Magnet test: a strong neodymium magnet snaps firmly to the 2019 Toonie's outer nickel-plated steel ring, confirming genuine post-2012 multi-ply plated-steel composition. A coin showing zero magnetic response warrants further investigation.
⚠️ Never Clean Your 2019 Toonie
The 2019 Toonie's multi-ply plating is extremely thin — measured in microns. Abrasive polishing, chemical dipping, or even a cloth wipe strips the protective nickel or brass surface layer, exposing the reactive ferrous steel core to immediate oxidation (rust). On D-Day coloured variants, any solvent application will dissolve the fragile pad-printed polymeric ink, destroying the coin's commemorative integrity. A cleaned or chemically damaged coin reverts to $2.00 face value instantly and irreversibly.
2019 Canadian Toonie Value Chart by Grade & Finish
Values below are in CAD and reflect typical secondary-market prices for strictly graded, non-error 2019 Canadian two-dollar coins as of February 2026. Third-party certification by ICCS, CCCS, PCGS, or NGC is effectively required for any coin to realize MS-65 or higher premiums — raw, uncertified coins rarely transact at upper-echelon values. Source: Coins and Canada — 2 Dollars 2003–2023 Price Guide.
⚠️ The Bimetallic Value Cliff
The 2019 Toonie's value stays pinned to $2.00 face value through MS-62. A coin pulled from a pristine bank roll is statistically likely to grade no higher than MS-62 or MS-63 due to violent impacts during high-speed minting, binning, and bagging. The exponential jump from $3.40 at MS-62 to $54.40 at MS-66 for the standard Polar Bear reflects the geometric difficulty of a heavy bimetallic coin surviving production without a single contact mark. Do not submit a 2019 Toonie for professional grading unless it appears absolutely flawless under 5× magnification — an MS-62 or MS-63 result costs significantly more to certify than the coin realizes on the secondary market.
Grade comparison for the 2019 Canadian Toonie Polar Bear design: circulated pocket-change example (left) versus Choice BU MS-63 (centre) versus Gem MS-66 (right), illustrating the dramatic visual difference across the value cliff. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
2019 Polar Bear Toonie — Business Strike (Circulation)
| Design | Circulated | MS-60/62 (BU) | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Bear (Standard) | $2.00 Face Value | $2.50–$3.40 | $18.60 | $19.30 | $27.70 | $54.40 | 25,995,000 | MS-67 Trophy: ~$144.95. Design by Brent Townsend. Security micro-engraving and virtual maple-leaf image on reverse. |
Despite its robust mintage of 25,995,000, finding a genuine MS-65 or higher example is statistically difficult. The heavy bimetallic construction makes the coin acutely vulnerable to severe kinetic impacts during high-speed automated production, resulting in near-universal bag mark accumulation before the coin even reaches a bank roll.
2019 D-Day 75th Anniversary Toonies — Business Strike (Circulation)
| Design | Circulated | MS-60/62 (BU) | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Anniv. D-Day (Non-Coloured) | $2.00 Face Value | $2.00–$2.90 | $3.90 | $11.10 | $33.20 | $58.80 | 1,000,000 | Plain engraved metal reverse. Lower mintage than Coloured variant but commands lower gem premiums. |
| 75th Anniv. D-Day (Coloured) | $2.00 Face Value | $2.00–$2.90 | $8.60 | $13.30 | $31.90 | $73.50 | 2,000,000 | MS-67 Trophy: ~$98.00+. Pad-printed military green helmet and red poppy. Commands higher gem premiums than Non-Coloured despite larger mintage — see note below. |
Both D-Day variants were designed by Canadian artist Alan Daniel, depicting Canadian soldiers peering anxiously over the dropped ramp of a landing craft approaching Juno Beach. See Numista's D-Day Coloured Toonie page for full technical specifications.
ℹ️ Why the Coloured D-Day Commands Higher Gem Premiums Despite a Larger Mintage
The coloured variant (mintage 2,000,000) commands decisively higher premiums in MS-65 and MS-66 than the scarcer non-coloured variant (mintage 1,000,000). This counterintuitive market behaviour is driven by extreme condition rarity: the vibrant pad-printed polymeric ink is extraordinarily fragile during automated minting, bagging, and rolling. Finding a coloured D-Day coin with both immaculate steel fields and flawless ink application — no micro-flaking, no misalignment — is exceedingly difficult. Collectors pay a decisive premium for that dual standard of perfection.
⚠️ Counterfeit Colour Application on D-Day Toonies
Bad actors occasionally apply aftermarket hobby paint to standard non-coloured D-Day coins to mimic the authentic RCM pad-printed variant. Authentic RCM colour application is flawless, flat, and highly durable; aftermarket paint bubbles, flakes, or bleeds beyond the engraved boundary lines of the helmet and poppy. When in doubt, have the coin examined by a professional numismatist or submitted to ICCS or PCGS for authentication.
2019 Toonie — Collector Finishes (Specimen & Base-Metal Proof)
| Finish | Design | SP-66 / PR-69 | SP-67 | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen (SP) | Polar Bear | $11.80(SP-66) | $29.40 | 25,000 | From the RCM's 6-coin annual Specimen Mint Set. Lined/matte fields with brilliant relief devices. Never issued in bags or rolls. |
| Base-Metal Proof (PR) | Polar Bear | $14.70(PR-69) | — | Varies by set | From premium collector cases. Deep mirror fields with heavy frosted cameo devices. |
Specimen and Proof coins bypass the value cliff entirely. Struck on specialized slow-speed numismatic presses, struck multiple times, and hand-packaged in protective acrylic capsules without touching another coin, their survival rate in near-flawless grades approaches 100%. Secondary market values reflect a modest premium over original issue price rather than true condition scarcity.
2019 Toonie — 99.99% Pure Silver NCLT Proof
| Finish | Design | PR-69 | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Proof (PR) | Polar Bear | $34.30 | 7,000–15,000 | 99.99% pure silver. From premium RCM collector sets. Value includes silver melt premium. Completely separate from the circulating bimetallic composition. |
Values in CAD represent typical market prices as of February 2026. For the complete denomination price guide, see our Canadian Toonie Value Guide.
Most Valuable 2019 Canadian Toonie Varieties
A. Trophy-Level — Highest Documented Values
The following represent the uppermost tier of the 2019 Toonie market: items that are highly illiquid, fought over at specialized auction, and well beyond the reach of standard roll-searching or typical collector budgets.
| What | Why It's Valuable | Grade / Format Required | Documented Value (CAD) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-Day Coloured — Top Pop | Ultimate condition rarity: bimetallic coins with absolutely flawless, scratch-free colour application almost never survive automated binning and rolling intact | MS-67 (ICCS, PCGS, or NGC certified) | ~$98.00+ | Coins and Canada (Feb 2026) |
| Polar Bear — Top Pop | Requires virtually mark-free fields across the Queen's cheek and the polar bear's shoulder — the two most vulnerable primary focal areas | MS-67 (ICCS, PCGS, or NGC certified) | ~$144.95 | Market data (Feb 2026) |
| Multilayered Polar Bear (R&D Lab) | Unprecedented numismatic technology: two physically separate engraved layers on the reverse. Mintage limited to 279 coins worldwide | 3.5 oz 99.99% Silver Proof in original wooden box with R&D certificate | $1,094.95 original issue; secondary market trends significantly higher | Colonial Acres (Feb 2026) |
| Coloured Selective Gold-Plating Silver Proof | 99.99% pure silver Proof enhanced with selective 24-karat gold plating over the inner core, replicating the bimetallic appearance on a precious-metal canvas | PR-70 DCAM or raw in pristine original government packaging | ~$125.00+ | London Coin Centre (Feb 2026) |
B. Findable Varieties — Check Your Pocket Change
The following variants can be identified by careful physical examination of raw coins. The most impactful is the Charlton-listed 16 Serrations Variety — a genuine mechanical die anomaly that elevates an ordinary toonie from $2.00 pocket change to a meaningful collectable. See also the Saskatoon Coin Club's 2 Dollar Varieties reference for broader variety context.
Edge diagnostic: standard 14-serration grouping (left) versus the rare Charlton-listed 16-serration grouping (right). Use a 5×–10× loupe and count the individual raised vertical ridges in a single serrated section carefully. Sixteen ridges equals a significant premium. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
| Variety | Charlton Reference | How to Identify | Why It's Rarer | Premium Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Serrations | Charlton listed | Under a 5–10× loupe, count individual raised vertical ridges within a single serrated edge segment. Standard = exactly 14 ridges. This variety = exactly 16 ridges. | A mechanical tooling anomaly caused a fractional batch of collar dies to receive improper edge grooving before the issue was corrected at the RCM | MS-63: $79.30 | MS-64: $83.40 | Minor premiums in circulated grades | Imaginaire (Charlton ref.); Coins and Canada |
| D-Day Coloured vs. Non-Coloured | N/A (Standard Issues) | Coloured: military green helmet and red poppy clearly visible. Non-Coloured: plain unadorned engraved metal with no painted elements | Non-Coloured has a lower mintage (1,000,000 vs. 2,000,000), but the Coloured commands higher gem premiums due to extreme ink-survival rarity | Face value in circulated grades; premium divergence only in MS-63+ (see value table) | RCM — Non-Coloured D-Day Wrap Roll |
| Edge Lettering Position A vs. Position B | N/A (Grading recognized) | Position A: edge text reads right-side-up when the Queen's portrait faces up. Position B: edge text reads right-side-up when the reverse faces up. | Security edge lettering is applied randomly post-strike in a separate Schuler edge-lettering machine, producing a natural ~50/50 distribution. Neither position is inherently scarce. | No direct price premium; relevant only for dedicated registry set completion | PCGS — Positions A & B Explained; Numista |
Edge lettering orientation for the 2019 Canadian Toonie. Position A (left): "CANADA * 2 DOLLARS *" reads right-side-up when the Queen's portrait faces up. Position B (right): the same text reads right-side-up when the reverse faces up. Neither position carries a price premium, but the distinction is required for PCGS and NGC registry set submissions.
2019 Canadian Toonie Identification Guide
Use this diagnostic checklist to systematically determine which 2019 Toonie you have, what finish it carries, and whether it exhibits any of the catalogued varieties.
2019 Canadian Toonie — Polar Bear design. Obverse (left): Queen Elizabeth II, Susanna Blunt's Fourth Portrait (2003–2022), right-facing, no crown or tiara, inscription "ELIZABETH II 2019 D·G·REGINA" on the outer ring. Reverse (right): Adult polar bear on an ice floe, designed by Brent Townsend. Laser-engraved maple leaf security marks appear at the bottom of the reverse; a virtual maple-leaf image appears at the top.
Step 1 — Verify the Obverse (Monarch & Date)
Confirm that the obverse features Queen Elizabeth II facing right with no crown or tiara. This is Susanna Blunt's Fourth Portrait, the uncrowned bare-head effigy used from 2003 to 2022, designed to present a contemporary image of the monarch. The outer ring must read "ELIZABETH II 2019 D·G·REGINA" clearly. Verify the year is struck as 2019.
No mint marks are present on 2019 circulation Toonies — this is standard for Canadian circulation coinage of this era.
Step 2 — Identify the Reverse Design
Flip the coin along its vertical axis to examine the reverse:
- Standard Polar Bear: A lone adult polar bear standing on an ice floe in early summer — designed by Brent Townsend. See Numista's Polar Bear Toonie page for full technical details.
- D-Day Commemorative: Three heavily geared Canadian soldiers peering anxiously over the dropped ramp of a landing craft. Upper rim reads "D-DAY / LE JOUR J"; lower rim flanks 2019 with "REMEMBER / SOUVENIR". Designed by Alan Daniel. Read the full Canadian Coin News coverage of the D-Day issue for historical context.
If D-Day — sub-classify the variant immediately:
- Coloured variant: Distinct military green helmet and bright red poppy accents are clearly visible, applied by the RCM's pad-printing process.
- Non-Coloured variant: Plain, unadorned engraved metal with no painted elements whatsoever.
D-Day 75th Anniversary Toonie comparison: Non-Coloured variant (left, plain engraved metal, mintage 1,000,000) versus Coloured variant (right, military green helmet and bright red poppy applied by RCM pad printing, mintage 2,000,000). Authentic RCM colour is flat, smooth, and perfectly contained within the engraved boundary lines — no bubbling, flaking, or bleeding.
Step 3 — Analyze the Edge (Critical for Variety Attribution)
The 2019 Toonie edge features alternating smooth and serrated sections overstruck with security lettering "CANADA * 2 DOLLARS *".
- Serration Count Test (most important variety check): Under a 5× or 10× numismatic loupe, isolate a single serrated section and count the individual raised vertical ridges. Standard issue = exactly 14 serrations. If you definitively count 16 serrations, you have the Charlton-listed variety worth approximately $79.30 at MS-63 — versus $18.60 for a standard coin at the same grade.
- Edge Lettering Position Test: Place the coin flat with the Queen's portrait facing up. If the edge text reads right-side-up from this angle = Position A. If the text is upside-down, flip the coin so the reverse faces up — if the text is now readable, it is Position B. Neither position carries a price premium, but the distinction matters for PCGS and NGC registry set submissions.
Step 4 — Determine the Finish (Under Direct Single-Source Lighting)
Finish comparison for the 2019 Canadian Toonie (left to right): Business Strike — sweeping cartwheel lustre with typical minor bag marks; Specimen (SP) — sharply lined matte fields with brilliant relief devices; Proof (PR) — deep liquid mirror fields with heavy frosted cameo devices. (Illustration — not a photo of your exact coin)
- Business Strike (Circulation): Sweeping cartwheel lustre that rotates around the coin as it is tilted under light. Even coins pulled directly from sealed bank rolls will almost certainly show minor contact marks, rim dings, or bag marks from high-speed manufacturing collisions.
- Specimen (SP): Never issued in canvas bags or paper rolls — only from the RCM's annual protective Specimen sets. Features sharply squared-off rim details, distinct lined or matte/frosted fields, and brilliantly reflective relief devices. A loose "shiny" toonie is almost certainly a Specimen (or an MS-63 business strike), not a rare high-grade business strike deserving special treatment.
- Proof (PR): Only available in premium velvet-lined collector cases. Features overwhelmingly deep, liquid mirror-like fields with exceptionally heavy frosted cameo devices — the Queen and the Polar Bear appear stark matte white against a perfectly reflective black-mirror background.
Step 5 — Perform the Magnet Test (Composition Authentication)
The 2019 Toonie is steel-based and should respond strongly to a magnet:
- Strongly magnetic → Genuine post-2012 multi-ply plated-steel circulating Toonie ✓
- Not magnetic → Possible sophisticated counterfeit, older pre-2012 solid-alloy planchet anomaly, or a pure silver NCLT collector coin removed from its case — confirm weight on a calibrated digital scale (must be exactly 6.99 g)
Step 6 — Grade Triage (Before Deciding on Certification)
Under 5× magnification, examine the two primary focal areas: the Queen's cheek on the obverse and the polar bear's shoulder (or the lead soldier's helmet, for D-Day coins) on the reverse. If you see even a single distracting contact mark in these areas, the coin grades MS-64 or below and grading fees will likely exceed its market value. Only proceed with professional grading if the coin appears absolutely flawless in these zones. For domestic Canadian transactions, ICCS and CCCS are the preferred certification services; PCGS and NGC offer broader international auction visibility.
2019 Canadian Toonie Value FAQs
What is a 2019 Canadian toonie worth?
A 2019 Canadian toonie found in everyday pocket change is worth its face value of $2.00. Value climbs meaningfully only in certified Gem condition. The standard Polar Bear reaches $27.70 at MS-65 and $54.40 at MS-66. The D-Day Coloured variant reaches $31.90 at MS-65 and $73.50 at MS-66. Specimen coins from sealed RCM sets trade for $11.80–$29.40. The Charlton-listed 16 Serrations variety commands approximately $79.30 at MS-63. All values in CAD as of February 2026.
Is a 2019 Canadian toonie rare?
The standard 2019 Polar Bear circulation toonie is not rare — 25,995,000 were struck. The D-Day variants are more restricted: 1,000,000 Non-Coloured and 2,000,000 Coloured. For modern toonies, scarcity is driven almost entirely by condition rather than mintage. Finding a genuinely flawless MS-66 or MS-67 example is statistically difficult because of the coin's violent manufacturing process. The 16 Serrations die variety and the Multilayered Polar Bear R&D silver coin (mintage 279) represent genuinely rare items within this issue year.
What makes a 2019 Canadian toonie valuable?
Four factors drive value above face: (1) Certified grade of MS-65 or higher — only coins achieving this level command notable premiums, because the bimetallic manufacturing process virtually guarantees contact marks at lower grades; (2) The 16 Serrations variety — a Charlton-listed die anomaly turning a common coin into a collectable worth up to $83.40 at MS-64; (3) Collector finishes — Specimen and Proof coins from sealed RCM sets; and (4) NCLT premium formats — the ultra-low-mintage (279 pieces) Multilayered Polar Bear R&D silver piece and related precious-metal issues.
Is my 2019 Canadian toonie silver?
No — the circulating 2019 Toonie (business strikes, Specimen, and base-metal Proof from standard sets) contains no precious metal. It is constructed from multi-ply nickel-finish plated steel (outer ring) and multi-ply brass-finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core). Its melt value is negligible. The Royal Canadian Mint did produce 2019 Toonie designs in 99.99% pure silver for the NCLT collector market, but those are entirely distinct products with their own pricing structure, never found in circulation or standard mint sets.
What is the 16 Serrations variety and how do I find it?
The 16 Serrations variety is a Charlton-listed mechanical die anomaly: the standard 2019 Toonie edge has 14 raised ridges per serrated segment, while this variety has exactly 16. To check, place the coin under a 5× or 10× numismatic loupe and carefully count individual raised vertical ridges within a single serrated section of the edge. If you definitively count 16, your coin commands approximately $79.30 at MS-63 and $83.40 at MS-64 — significantly higher than the standard coin's $18.60 and $19.30 at the same grades. Circulated examples carry minor premiums as well.
Should I get my 2019 Canadian toonie professionally graded?
Only if the coin appears completely flawless under 5× magnification — no contact marks on the Queen's cheek or the polar bear's shoulder, no rim dings, no bag marks. Grading fees from ICCS, CCCS, PCGS, or NGC typically represent a substantial fraction of the coin's market value at MS-62 or MS-63. An MS-62 result yields a coin worth only $3.40; an MS-63 result yields $18.60 — both outcomes often cost more to certify than the coin realizes on the secondary market. Professional grading makes financial sense only when the expected grade is MS-65 or higher. Domestically, ICCS and CCCS are the preferred services; PCGS and NGC offer broader international auction reach.
What is the difference between a Specimen (SP) and a Proof (PR) toonie?
Both are collector-only finishes struck on specialized numismatic presses, but they are visually distinct. A Specimen (SP) coin has highly reflective, mirror-like relief devices set against deliberately lined or matte/frosted fields — the background is intentionally non-reflective. A Proof (PR) coin reverses that emphasis: it has liquid deep-mirror fields with extremely heavy frosted cameo devices, so the Queen and the Polar Bear appear stark matte white against a perfectly reflective black-mirror background. The 2019 Specimen came in the 6-coin annual RCM Mint Set (mintage 25,000); Proofs came in premium velvet-lined collector cases. Neither is ever issued in circulation bags or bank rolls.
Is the D-Day coloured toonie worth more than the non-coloured version?
In circulated grades, both are worth $2.00 face value. In Gem uncirculated grades, the coloured variant commands higher premiums despite having a larger mintage (2,000,000 vs. 1,000,000). At MS-66, the coloured D-Day reaches $73.50 versus $58.80 for the non-coloured. This is because the fragile pad-printed polymeric ink is extraordinarily difficult to preserve perfectly through automated minting, bagging, and rolling — creating extreme condition rarity for flawless coloured examples that outweighs the mintage difference.
Methodology & Sources
Values in this guide reflect typical, authenticated secondary-market prices in Canadian dollars (CAD) as of February 2026 for strictly non-error 2019 Canadian two-dollar coins. All prices are drawn from the following primary sources:
- Coins and Canada — 2 Dollars 2003–2023 Price Guide: Primary data source for all business-strike grade tiers, collector finish values, and the 16 Serrations variety premiums. Data accessed February 2026.
- Royal Canadian Mint (mint.ca) — 2 Dollars: Official mintage figures, precise physical specifications, multi-ply composition breakdowns, and confirmation of collector set issues including the Specimen set and D-Day special wrap rolls. Data accessed February 2026.
- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins: Definitive reference for identifying and cataloguing the 16 Serrations edge die variety as a legitimate, collectible Charlton-listed variant. Referenced via Imaginaire.
- PCGS — What Do Positions A & B Mean on Dollar Coins?: Edge lettering orientation definitions and registry set context.
- Canadian Coin News — D-Day 75th Anniversary Toonie: Historical and numismatic context for the D-Day commemorative program.
- Saskatoon Coin Club — Canadian 2 Dollar Coin Varieties: Educational reference for variety identification context.
- London Coin Centre — 2019 Coloured Selective Gold-Plating Silver Proof: NCLT premium variant pricing reference.
- Colonial Acres — 2019 R&D Lab Multilayered Polar Bear: Original issue price and product details for the 279-mintage silver R&D prototype.
All prices represent typical market transactions in CAD and may vary based on the specific grading service used (ICCS vs. PCGS vs. NGC), regional market conditions, and the condition of the original holder or set. This guide covers standard (non-error) values only. Market prices change — verify current values against live pricing sources before transacting.
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