This is a special opportunity for you to own uncirculated test tokens and coins for the new $1 and $2 that feature the Mint's leading-edge security features.
What is a test token?
The Royal Canadian Mint created these non-circulation test tokens to calibrate coin acceptance equipment in the vending industry. These test tokens incorporate the new security features, such as the laser mark micro-engraving, virtual image, and edge-lettering specific to each type of coin. Approximately one million test tokens of each denomination were produced, which were all sent back to the Mint. Mintage on this coin set is limited to only 25,000 sets worldwide!
Specifications - Mintage: 25000
1 dollar: 2011 Composition: bronze plating, nickel
1 dollar: token Composition: three-ply plated steel
1 dollar: 2012 Composition: three-ply plated steel
2 dollars: 2011 Composition: nickel (outer ring) copper, aluminum, nickel (inner ring)
2 dollars: token Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring) Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
2 dollars: 2012 Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring), three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)