OTD: The birth of the 'loonie' - Canadian Coin News

On today’s date in 1987, the $1 circulation coin now known as the “loonie” was unveiled by the Royal Canadian Mint at its Winnipeg facility. The 11-sided $1 coin was introduced as a cost-saving measure to replace the old dollar bills. The coin’s iconic loon design was created by wildlife artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael, who died […]

TIL Canada's loonie $1 dollar coin was supposed to show a canoe, but a discount courier was used to save $43.50, and the dies were stolen. : r/todayilearned

1995 Canada 1 Dollar Canadian Loonie Coin United Nations Peacekeeping 50th Anniversary Bu Uncirculated

OTD: Decimal coinage introduced in Canada - Canadian Coin News

The last Canadian🍁 one-dollar bills were printed #OTD in 1989. The #loonie had been in circulation since 1987, but the government wanted to have a smooth, By Bank of Canada Museum

OTD: Renowned Canadian artist, loonie designer Robert-Ralph Carmichael dies - Canadian Coin News

Canada's $1 coin, or loonie, makes its debut

Canada just got a new colourful $1 coin and it's gorgeous

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Loonie - Wikipedia

From suspicion to pride: Canada's beloved loonie turns 30

2003 Diademed Portrait, Loon Reverse Elizabeth II Dollar Mintage, Photos, Specifications, Errors, Varieties, Grading and Much More

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