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The History of the Canadian 1-Dollar Coin

    By Jim Austin A journey from early experiments and silver dollars through to the iconic Loonie The Canadian one-dollar coin has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting changes...

Edge Lettering on Canadian Toonies Since 2012

By Jim Austin Starting in 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint updated its circulation coins — including the $2 Toonie — to add advanced anti-counterfeiting security features: Edge lettering with the...

2025 Toonie: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

by Jim Austin The 2025 Toonie (the Canadian two-dollar coin) commemorates the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a significant national symbol located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This...

Provincial Shinplaster Issues in Canada

By Jim Austin    While the Dominion of Canada government was the principal issuer of shinplaster notes, the practice of printing fractional currency was not entirely confined to the federal...

Canadian Shinplaster: History, Production, and ...

By Jim Austin Canadian Shinplaster notes hold a unique place in the history of Canadian currency. Serving as low-denomination paper money, these notes were essential for everyday transactions during a...

The Canadian Toonie

Canada’s Two-Dollar Coin By Jim Austin If you’ve ever reached into your pocket and pulled out a chunky, two-coloured coin, you already know the Canadian toonie. Introduced in the mid-1990s,...