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 […]
Canada Has A New $1 Coin & The Loonie Is Made Up Of Pure Silver (PHOTOS) - MTL Blog
OTD: 'Lucky Loonie' helps Canada's men's curling team win first Olympic gold - 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
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From rinks to golf greens, why the tradition of hiding a loonie goes on
OTD: Macdonald coin marks 200th anniversary of first prime minister's birth - Canadian Coin News
Looking back on the loonie's arrival in Ottawa 30 years ago
OTD: Mint unveils 'My Design, My Inspiration' circulation coins - Canadian Coin News
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OTD: RCM unveils new loonies, toonies - Canadian Coin News
The Royal Canadian Mint just dropped a new loonie and it's stunning