2 dollars 2017
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint launched circulation and special collection coins in 2017. The contest started on March 11, 2015, when the Mint invited the public to create new designs from five theme perspectives: Our Wonders, Our Character, Our Achievements, Our Passions and Canada's Future for the reverse of the 2017 circulating coins. Read more »
The Royal Canadian Mint has also issued a two-dollar commemorative circulation coin honouring the Canadians who fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years before and paved the way to the Allied victory which ended the First World War. Read more »
2 dollars 2017 prices and values
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- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| 2017 - 150 years | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| 2017 - 150 years - Colour | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| 2017 - Vimy | - | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Circulated: 2 dollars 2017 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2.50 | $3.40 | $5.60 | $9.90 | $28.80 | $59.40 | - |
| 2017 - 150 years | $2.50 | $3.40 | $4.30 | $8.90 | $30.30 | $56.50 | $98.00 |
| 2017 - 150 years - Colour | $2.50 | $3.40 | $7.20 | $13.10 | $39.10 | $151 | $180 |
| 2017 - Vimy | $2.90 | $3.90 | $4.90 | $10.40 | $28.90 | $63.90 | $98.00 |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
2 dollars 2017 - 150 years
On March 11, 2015, the Mint launched a national contest inviting the public to create new designs for a 2017 circulation coin series celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary.
After thousands of Canadians took part in a national contest to create circulation coin designs celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, the Mint revelead the choice of Canadians. The Mint simultaneous unveiled the designs at ceremonies which unfold in the communities of each winning coin designer.
Always looking at nature with a painter's eye, Timothy Hsia created Dance of the Spirits, showing a pair of paddlers dwarfed by a night sky alive with the ever-shifting movement of the Aurora Borealis. The paddlers pause and gaze awestruck in wonder of the scene unfolding above them. Read more »
2 dollars 2017 - 150 years - Colour
First world circulating coin to glow-in-the-dark. Issued to commemorate the 150 years of Confederation.
2 dollars 2017 - Vimy
In the spring of 1917, the Allies launched a new offensive on the Western Front, where all four divisions of the Canadian Corps were ordered to capture the heavily fortified Vimy Ridge. For the first time ever, divisions from all across Canada fought side-by-side at the same time to secure victory. This two-dollar coin commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Honour the solidarity, bravery and sacrifice of Canadians who fought together to take Vimy Ridge. Read more »
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4696 | 2 dollars 2017 - Die chip in front of queen's mouth | bidjobi |
| #3826 | 2 dollars 2017 - Die chip in the sky | Castor Sous |
| #4721 | 2 dollars 2017 - Die chip on tree | bidjobi |
| #3825 | 2 dollars 2017 - Die chips in the sky | bidjobi |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3827 | 2 dollars 2017 - Dot above B and E of Elizabeth | mart1n69 |
| #4716 | 2 dollars 2017 - Double aurora borealis | bidjobi |
| #3791 | 2 dollars 2017 - Snow cap | - |
| #3792 | 2 dollars 2017 - Uncentered colors | - |
Mintage
- 2 dollars 2017 : 24,465,000
- 2 dollars 2017 - 150 years : 10,000,000
- 2 dollars 2017 - 150 years - Colour : Included above
- 2 dollars 2017 - Vimy : 5,130,000
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