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1999 Polar Bear Toonie?

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cookiecutter
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Can anybody provide their expertise please? I don't have my Charlton at hand right now.

I found this 1999 toonie in some change.

If I remember correctly, there weren't any released in general circulation?

Based on the finish, is this proof?

Thanks

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If it was proof, I believe it would be silver with gold plating.

Most likely a Proof Like. Put a magnet to it and see if it's magnetic or not. A proof 1999 toonie, being silver, should be non-magnetic.

Also the scanned pictures make it difficult to determine the plating.

Nice find!


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This would be proof-like. Not worth a great premium due to the condition but a keeper nonetheless. Here's the one I found almost 4 years ago.

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Most likely a Proof Like. Put a magnet to it and see if it's magnetic or not. A proof 1999 toonie, being silver, should be non-magnetic.


I finally found a magnet and it is magnetic. So I believe is is Proof like. But I think a nice find nonetheless. Thanks upc239 for the tip.


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This would be proof-like.
My scan is terrible, but comparing the one in my hand to your photo, it's proof like. Thanks for the photos.

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