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In English, the denominations are the same as the corresponding US Coins: cent (or penny), no longer minted; nickel, dime, quarter, and half. Like all other major nations except the US, Canada also has higher-value coins. The $1 coin is nicknamed a "loonie" because it carries a picture of a loon, and the $2 coin is called a "twonie" or "toonie".
In French, coins are usually referred to by their denominations, often using the old word sou (pronounced "soo") which corresponded roughly to "penny" in the French coinage system used during colonial times. Thus a 5 cent coin would be "5 sous", etc. $1 coins are sometimes called piastres or piasses, in another reference to an older European currency unit.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y ago- 1¢ (no longer in circulation) - in English, cent or penny; sou in French
- 5¢ - "nickel" after the US usage, cinq sous in French
- 10¢ - "dime" as in the US, although not an official Canadian denomination; dix sous
- 25c - twenty-five cents, quarter; vingt-cinq sous
- 50¢ - fifty cents, half dollar; cinquante sous
- $1 - Usually "Loonie" due to the picture of a loon on the front, also "buck" as in the US; dollar or piastre in French
- $2 - "Twonie" (a mix of "two" and "loonie"), two bucks; deux dollars or deux piastres
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∙ 10y agoIt is called the Loonie, because it has a picture of a loon (bird) on it.
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∙ 12y agoI found a good link on Canadian coins wich I will post in the related links box below.
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∙ 15y agoIt is often referred to as a "Two-nie" or "Toonie." The name is a reference to the one dollar coin which is known as a "Loonie" due to the picture of the Loon on the back.
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∙ 10y agoThe Canadian dollar coin is also called the "Loonie". It is a gold-coloured one-dollar coin which was introduced back in the year 1987. It bears the image of a common loon, which is a bird.
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∙ 10y agoCurrency used in Canada. The "coins" are small round pieces of metal, and the "bills" are pieces of paper that have a value printed on it. They use it to buy things.
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∙ 12y agoLoonie.
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Can Canadian dollar bills be cleaned juice spill etc?
Canada has dollar coins not bills.
Can you use Canadian money in Michigan?
Yes and no. You can use Canadian small change at stores but not the larger coins or bills.
Why don't they male one dollar Canadian bills?
While bills are cheaper to print than coins, coins have a much longer lifespan than bills. It made sense economically to eliminate the $1 and $2 notes.
Which company is minting Canada coins or Canadian coins?
There is no company that mints Canadian coins. The coins are minted by the Canadian government, not a company. The government entity in charge of minting Canadian coins is the Canadian Mint.
When is the next Canadian dollar bill series to be released?
Canada has used $1 coins since 1987. There are no more $1 bills.
Do Canadian coins expire?
Canadian coins don't expire.
How do you melt silver from Canadian coins?
You don't. That is against the law. It is a violation of both the Currency Act and The Canadian Criminal Code to deface or destroy a Canadian coin. The law states: ''no person shall melt down, break up or use otherwise than as currency any coin that is legal tender in Canada.'' By the way, if you mutilate the coins, they cannot be used any longer. The Mint won't take damaged coins. They will with bills, but not coins.
What is the name of Canada's money?
Canadians dollars. One dollar coins are called 'Loonies', and two dollar coins are called 'Toonies'. Canadian dollar are very close to the American dollar, I believe. Also...I'm sorry but, it would be 'their' not 'there'.
Who made the Canadian coins?
The Royal Canadian Mint, a federal Crown corporation established in 1908, is responsible for producing Canadian coins.
What has the author P N Breton written?
P. N. Breton has written: 'List of corrected approximate values of Canadian coins and tokens' -- subject(s): Canadian Coins, Coins, Coins, Canadian, Medals, Prices
What are coins and paper bills called when used as money?
Coins and paper bills used as money are called currency.
Can you exchange Australian coins at Pearson Airport?
Most airports will not exchange coins other than coins in their own currency, so if you want 100 Australian dollars in Pearson (Canada) they will usually give you the Canadian amount (with Canadian Coins), if you want 100 Canadian dollars changed, they will give you the balance in Canadian coins. Donate the Australian coins to charity.
