Giant $2 Coin
Campbellford, Ontario’s Giant Toonie
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Featuring Campbellford, Ontario’s GIANT $2 COIN on its label, this lighter roast pairing of delicate citrusy Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with sweet chocolatey Guatemalan coffees is balanced and rich.
Did You Know?
Built in 2001, this GIANT $2 coin is located along the scenic Trent River in Old Mill Park, Campbellford, Ontario.
Campbellford is the home of Brent Townsend, wildlife and landscape artist who created the polar bear design on the original toonie.
The Giant Toonie stands 8.2 metres (27 feet) tall and is 5.5 metres (18 feet) in diameter. That means that 196 1/2 toonies can fit across the span of the Campbellford Toonie. It’s big!
The original $2 coin was introduced in 1996:
“The 2-dollar coin was first introduced on February 19, 1996, to replace the 2-dollar bill. The 'Toonie' has a life span approximately 20 times longer than paper currency and is manufactured using a distinctive bi-metallic coin locking mechanism patented by the Royal Canadian Mint.
There was debate about what to call the new coin. The $1 coin had become known as the “Loonie” because of the loon design on its reverse side. Some people wanted to call the $2 coin a “Moonie” because it had the Queen on one side with a “bear behind”. 🤣 But soon after it was introduced, Canadians settled on “Toonie”, in reference to its $2 value.
Sources: TVO Roadside Attraction Showdown, Trent Hills Tourism, Royal Canadian Mint .
Campbellford is just a couple hours northeast of Toronto.
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Wach one is a limited edition, around for only a few weeks so try it out while you can!
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