2 dollars 2008
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2 dollars 2008 prices and values
The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- PL
- SP
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| 2008 - Quebec | - | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $2.90 | $3.90 | $5.60 | $9.80 | $29.00 | $29.80 | - |
| 2008 - Quebec | $2.90 | $3.90 | $5.90 | $10.80 | $29.90 | $34.40 | $74.60 |
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| Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | $4.90 | $5.40 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| 2008 - Quebec | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
PL (Proof-like): Special coins struck at the Mint with a brilliant relief is struck on a brilliant field and not intended for circulation despite the fact that their composition is identical to the coins produced for circulation. If Proof-like coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from uncirculated coins. Proof-like coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses. Also called Brilliant uncirculated (BUNC).
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | $5.90 | $24.50 |
| 2008 - Quebec | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2020. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.
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Varieties
Quebec
The coin, designed by emerging jeweller and Quebec City native Geneviève Bertrand, depicts the founding of the city. It features a fleur-de-lis, a ship, and lines representing the waters of the St. Lawrence River. This design was engraved on a two-dollar coin by Mint Engraver William Woodruff of Ottawa.
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #859 | 2 dollars 2008 - Double bear | Bidou |
Mintage
- 2 dollars 2008 : 12,390,000
- 2 dollars 2008 - Quebec : 6,010,000
Specifications
- Alloy: Outer ring: 100% nickel, Core: 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel
- Weight: 7.3 grams
- Engraver: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: Brent Townsend, Ago Aarand
- Designer: Obverse: Susanna Blunt, Susan Taylor, Reverse: Brent Townsend, Ago Aarand
- Edge: Spline interrupted
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Last update : Thursday, September 24, 2020
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