It just goes to show that it's well worth giving your dollar coins a second glance before slipping them into the vending ...

While most Canadian $2 coins, known as “toonies,” are worth their face value, certain rare Victoria Newfoundland coins from the late 1800s can fetch astonishing prices on the collectibles market.

The $2 “toonie” coin was first introduced on Feb. 19, 1996, to replace the $2 bill, according to the Royal Canadian Mint ... will play a big part in its value. The prices listed below are ...