The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new black-ringed toonie to honour Queen Elizabeth II.
The mint says the coin’s black outer ring is intended to evoke a “mourning armband” to honour the queen, who died in September after 70 years on the throne.
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a $2 circulation coin, shown in a handout photo, featuring a black outer ring to honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's service to Canada during her historic 70-year reign. The Canadian Press/HO-Royal Canadian Mint
