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jlisle t1_isyvars wrote

Reply to comment by rncookiemaker in TIL that in an effort to save $43.5, the Canadian Mint mailed the dies of the new $1 coin via a discount courier over using an armored car- which were promptly stolen and have never been found. This would lead to the adoption of the Loonie design as an emergency replacement. by Padgriffin

Phonetically the same, but due whatever reason "toonie" was adopted. Really "twonie" makes more sense, since, y'know, it's two dollars, but what are ya gonna do?

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rncookiemaker t1_iszoicu wrote

I get the "loon" and "toon", so there's that. It's neat to learn slang for other cultures/countries.

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