Today in History: Canada says hello to the loonie

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 turns 25 years old

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

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$1 Pure Silver Coin – Tribute: W Mint Mark – Loon

A History of the Loonie, in Eight Pieces

History: June 30,1987: Introducing the 'loonie' – RCI

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Discover the Most Valuable $2 Canadian Coins Worth Money

The Loonie's Significance: Decoding Canada's Currency Symbol - FasterCapital

From our Winnipeg facility comes the new Tribute: W Mint Mark series that celebrates Canada’s circulation coins, beginning with the $2 piece and

$1 Pure Silver Coin – Tribute: W Mint Mark – Loon

$2 Coin: 75th D-Day Anniversary

1$ Special Wrap Roll - Alexander Graham Bell, The Royal Canadian Mint