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Security features prominent on new $1, $2 coins
By Bret Evans
After being announced a year ago, the Royal Canadian Mint put the new $1 and $2 coins designs into circulation April 10.
The new coins incorporate advanced security features and are manufactured with the Mint's patented multi-ply plated steel technology, which reduces the cost of production
Mint official Alex Reeves said the new coins have steel cores with multi-plated surfaces. They also weigh slightly less; the $1 coin drops from seven grams to 6.27 grams, while the $2 coin drops from 7.3 grams to 6.92 grams...
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