Today in History: Canada says hello to the loonie

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On this day in 1987, Canada ushered in the era of the loonie, with $1 coins introduced into circulation. The toonie would soon follow.

Loonie - Wikipedia

Canada's new loonie is now in circulation from coast to coast

2022 Canadian $1 Birth of Alexander Graham Bell 175th Anniv Coloured Loonie Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2022 Canadian $1 Birth of Alexander Graham Bell 175th Anniv Coloured Loonie Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Here's why the Canadian dollar is called the loonie

Canada's New Loonie Is Here & This Is The First Time The Coin Is Colourful - Narcity

A Tale of Two Designs: How Canada's 1-dollar Coin Became the Loonie

Canada has first-ever Coloured Loonie - Have you seen one yet? - Toronto Times

2022 Canadian $1 Birth of Alexander Graham Bell 175th Anniv Coloured Loonie Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2023 $1 Honouring Elsie MacGill Colourized Special Wrap Roll