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When did the loonie coin come out?
When did the loonie coin come out?
MysticChaser
Sun Dec 15 2024
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The loonie coin, featuring a Common Loon on its design, was introduced by the Canadian government in 1987 as a replacement for the existing one dollar banknote.
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KpopStarlight
Tue Dec 17 2024
This $2 coin featured a unique design, with a picture of a polar bear created by artist Brent Townsend.
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Federica
Tue Dec 17 2024
Despite the artistic depiction, Canadians soon began referring to the coin by a nickname.
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ShadowFox
Tue Dec 17 2024
The introduction of the $1 loonie played a significant role in Canadian currency history.
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HallyuHeroine
Tue Dec 17 2024
The nickname "toonie" emerged as a portmanteau of the words "two" and "loonie," reflecting its denomination and relationship to the $1 coin.
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SeoulStyle
Tue Dec 17 2024
Due to its widespread acceptance, the $2 coin was introduced in September 1991.
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