The Canadian $1 and $2 Coins: Loonie and Toonie

On June 30, 1987, Canada introduced the $1 coin featuring a common loon, quickly nicknamed the "Loonie." The original design was supposed to feature the Voyageur, but the master dies were mysteriously lost in transit to Winnipeg. Ten years later in 1996, the $2 coin—the "Toonie"—was introduced. 💰

🇨🇦 #Canada #Loonie #CanadianCurrency

https://www.mint.ca/en/blog/2022-07-a-tale-of-two-designs-loonie

The Canadian $1 and $2 Coins: Loonie and Toonie

On June 30, 1987, Canada introduced the $1 coin featuring a common loon, quickly nicknamed the "Loonie." The original design was supposed to feature the Voyageur, but the master dies were mysteriously lost in transit to Winnipeg. Ten years later in 1996, the $2 coin—the "Toonie"—was introduced. 💰

🇨🇦 #Canada #Loonie #CanadianCurrency

https://www.mint.ca/en/blog/2022-07-a-tale-of-two-designs-loonie

The Canadian $1 and $2 Coins: Loonie and Toonie

On June 30, 1987, Canada introduced the $1 coin featuring a common loon, quickly nicknamed the "Loonie." The original design was supposed to feature the Voyageur, but the master dies were mysteriously lost in transit to Winnipeg. Ten years later in 1996, the $2 coin—the "Toonie"—was introduced. 💰

🇨🇦 #Canada #Loonie #CanadianCurrency

https://www.mint.ca/en/blog/2022-07-a-tale-of-two-designs-loonie