2000 Canada Specimen Coin Set | Three Bears Toonie (Knowledge) | Royal Canadian Mint

2000 Canada Specimen Coin Set | Three Bears Toonie (Knowledge) | Royal Canadian Mint | Original Case & Outer Box

Offered for sale is a 2000 Royal Canadian Mint Specimen Set, presented in its original mint case and outer box. This highly collectible seven-coin set features Canada’s annual circulation coinage struck to specimen quality and includes the special “Knowledge” Three Bears Toonie, one of the most popular commemorative $2 coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint at the turn of the millennium.

Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, specimen sets are specially struck using carefully prepared dies and planchets, resulting in exceptional detail, frosted relief, and brilliant backgrounds that distinguish them from standard circulation issues. The 2000 edition is particularly sought after for its unique Toonie design depicting a mother polar bear and her two cubs, symbolizing the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next. The coin bears the inscription “Knowledge • Le Savoir.”

Set Includes:

1¢ Cent
5¢ Nickel
10¢ Dime
25¢ Quarter
50¢ Half Dollar
$1 Loon Dollar
$2 “Knowledge” Three Bears Toonie

Features:

Country: Canada
Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint
Year: 2000
Finish: Specimen
Special Coin: Knowledge / Three Bears Toonie
Theme: Millennium Issue
Presentation: Original Mint Case and Outer Box
Official Royal Canadian Mint Issue
Collector Display Packaging

The 2000 Specimen Set commemorates the arrival of the new millennium and features one of Canada’s most memorable modern coin designs. The Three Bears Toonie, designed by artist Tony Bianco, replaces the traditional single polar bear with a mother and two cubs, creating a distinctive and meaningful addition to the series.

New Old Stock (NOS)

This set comes from the inventory of a closed collectibles store and is considered new old stock merchandise. It has been carefully stored and preserved in its original packaging, making it an excellent opportunity for collectors seeking authentic Royal Canadian Mint products.

Please review all photographs carefully to assess the condition of the coins, presentation case, outer box, certificate (if included), and any accompanying materials before purchasing.

A beautiful and collectible Royal Canadian Mint issue featuring the iconic Three Bears “Knowledge” Toonie, making it an excellent addition to any Canadian coin collection, millennium collection, or specimen set series.