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A look back at the birth of the Toonie! Series and represents the last of its kind-in fact, this one is a rare BRX replacement bank note. That has been locked in our vault for 25 years. As for the fine silver coin, it is selectively gold-plated to resemble our beloved bi-metallic circulation piece, which quickly became a fixture in the everyday lives of Canadians. A DREAM SET for collectors of Canadian currency! The Toonie turns 25! Revisit a historic transition! It was part of the 1986. A BRX replacement bank note! Replacement notes rarely enter circulation-in fact, this one has been locked in our vault for 25 years, which makes it a unique collectible. A snapshot of 1996! The rim is also plated with gold, which provides an extra touch of contrast and elegance. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating. The image portion is plated with gold to mimic the distinctive appearance of the bi-metallic circulation coin.