Plated Nunavut Toonies

In early 2025, a new variety of counterfeit $2 coin emerged, with several examples being found in circulation in Ontario. Little if anything is known as to the origin, quantity or distribution of these fake coins at this time.

Like the curious "Z Dollard Toonies", these counterfeit toonies appear to have plated rings with brass cores. However, they feature none of the characteristic deliberate changes such as the walrus, portrait and text. This is a close, yet poor, replica of a genuine 1999 Nunavut circulating comemmorative toonie.

Identifying Plated Nunavut Toonies

• One year and design: 1999 Nunavut.
• Outer ring has a shiny, plated finish
• Core usually features a worn and often damaged brass core, with a "brushed" appearance
• Core is often rotated out of alignment vs. the ring
• Die clashes can be found on both the obverse and reverse sides of the ring
• Details of the design are poor quality