OTD: The birth of the 'loonie' - Canadian Coin News
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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 […]
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OTD: Mint gives birth to toonie - Canadian Coin News
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Loonie Design Lost in Transit?
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OTD: Loonie enters circulation - Canadian Coin News
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Coin: 1 Dollar (Common Loon, Loonie) (Canada(2003~2023 - 4th portrait of Elizabeth II - Circulation) WCC:km1255
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2003 No Crown Canada Loonie One Dollar Coin. New Effigy Rare $1 UNC
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Canadian Mint unveils new coins featuring portrait of King Charles
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A Tale of Two Designs: How Canada's 1-dollar Coin Became the Loonie
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1 dollar The Royal Canadian Mint
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Canada just got a new colourful $1 coin and it's gorgeous
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