OTD: Loonie enters circulation - Canadian Coin News
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On today’s date in 1987, the “loonie” entered circulation as 80 million $1 coins were introduced in major cities across Canada. Two years later, the Bank of Canada ceased production of the country’s $1 banknote, which was said to be 20 times less durable than coinage. At the time, it was the most significant change […]
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New loonie celebrating famous Canadian feminist designed by Tofino
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OTD: Loonie enters circulation - Canadian Coin News
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Looking back on the loonie's arrival in Ottawa 30 years ago
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King Charles to be featured on new coins circulated by Royal
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The Royal Canadian Mint just dropped a new loonie and it's
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OTD: Mint gives birth to toonie - Canadian Coin News
A New Canadian Loonie Has Just Entered Circulation & It's So
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New toonie celebrates 100th anniversary of insulin discovery
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$1 Pure Silver Coin – Tribute: W Mint Mark – Loon
Canada's New Coin Is In Circulation Right Now & Here's How To Get
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A Tale of Two Designs: How Canada's 1-dollar Coin Became the
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Loonie Takes Flight
The last Canadian🍁 one-dollar bills were printed #OTD in 1989
The last Canadian🍁 one-dollar bills were printed #OTD in 1989
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2022 Canadian $1 Common Loon Dollar First Strikes Special Wrap