2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie
The 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie is a circulating toonie. Value band: face value. Here is how to recognize it, what makes one worth more and what to check on yours.
- Year
- 2023
- Circulation mintage
- Not published
- Value band
- Face value
- Designer
- Megan Currie, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) and Jennine Krauchi
Original illustration of the coin's shape and metal. Tap to flip. Not a picture of the actual design.
Face value · Small premium · Collector premium · Significant rarity. We use bands because prices change daily.
What is a 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie worth?
the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie is easy to find. A circulated one is worth face value; collectors pay a little more only for uncirculated coins.
What would make yours worth more:
- Uncirculated condition
- Colored versions from collector packs
- Specimen or proof finish from a Mint set
For market prices, look at recent sold results for the same coin in the same condition, not asking prices.
Quick answers
- Is the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie rare?
- No. It was made in large numbers, so circulated examples are worth face value.
- How many 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie coins were made?
- The Royal Canadian Mint has not published a circulation figure in our source.
- Who designed the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie?
- The design is credited to Megan Currie, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) and Jennine Krauchi.
- What is the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie made of?
- Bimetallic multi-ply plated steel. It weighs 6.92 g and measures 28 mm.
- Is the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie still legal tender?
- Yes. Every toonie, commemoratives included, is legal tender in Canada.
Why the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie was made
National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on June 21 each year, the summer solstice, a day of special meaning for many Indigenous cultures. It was first proclaimed in 1996 by Governor General Roméo LeBlanc as National Aboriginal Day and took its current name in 2017. The day recognizes the heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, with community gatherings, powwows, music and feasts held across the country.
The Royal Canadian Mint marked the day with a circulating toonie in 2023, created by three Indigenous artists so that each of the three groups recognized by the day is represented in the design. The coin also captures an unusual moment in Canadian coinage. Queen Elizabeth II had died in September 2022. This toonie was issued during the transition, before coins with the new King's portrait reached circulation, so it carries a transitional effigy of the Queen with the dates of her reign as well as the 2023 date of issue. It is one of the last Canadian circulation coins to bear her image. The circulation mintage was not published in the source for this page.
How to recognize it
The reverse brings together three motifs, one each representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, designed by Megan Currie, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) and Jennine Krauchi. The three elements share the coin rather than one image dominating, which reflects the idea of the day itself. Look for the combination of three distinct cultural motifs on the reverse to confirm the design. The obverse is just as important for identification: it shows Queen Elizabeth II with the dates of her reign and the 2023 date of issue, an arrangement used only during the short transition after her death. A 2023 toonie with that Queen obverse and this reverse is the one you are looking for.
2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie by the numbers
The Royal Canadian Mint has not published a circulation figure for the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie in our source, so it cannot be ranked against other toonies yet.
It was released in 2023 alongside 1 other circulating toonie design.
What to check on your 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Toonie
- Confirm the design: the National Indigenous Peoples Day reverse dated 2023, in a silver-colored ring with a gold-colored center.
- Check whether it has added color. Colored toonies came from collector products or special circulation releases; keep them out of rough handling.
- Look at the join between ring and core. It should be tight and even; a loose or damaged core is damage, not a rarity.
- Specimen and proof toonies from Mint sets have satin or mirror finishes that circulation coins never have.
The source gives no circulation mintage, so there is no way to rank it against other toonies by numbers. The coin went into everyday circulation and worn examples are face value. Its transitional obverse gives it extra interest for collectors who follow the change from Queen to King on Canadian coins, so it is worth setting aside a clean one. A coin with sharp detail in all three motifs, bright luster and an unmarked ring can draw a small premium. Check the fine lines of each motif first, since they are where wear shows.
Mintage chart
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 dollars |
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Year | 2023 |
| Circulation mintage | Not published |
| Composition | Bimetallic multi-ply plated steel |
| Weight | 6.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Intermittent milling |
| Designer | Megan Currie, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) and Jennine Krauchi |
Other 2023 toonies
| Coin | Circulation mintage | Value band |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jean Paul Riopelle Toonie | – | Face value |
Frequently asked questions
Why does a 2023 toonie have the Queen on it?
The National Indigenous Peoples Day toonie was issued during the transition after Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022. It carries her portrait with the dates of her reign as well as the 2023 date of issue, before the King's portrait took over.
Who designed the National Indigenous Peoples Day toonie?
Three Indigenous artists: Megan Currie, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) and Jennine Krauchi. Their motifs represent First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, the three groups recognized on National Indigenous Peoples Day each June 21.
Mintage figures: Toonie (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0), compiled from Royal Canadian Mint figures. How we build these pages.