The Canadian Money Page


THE ONE DOLLAR BANKNOTE
1dollar face 1dollar back
Due to the increased production costs, the dollar bank note was replaced in 1987 by the eleven sided one dollar coin . This coin was distinguished from the other silver and nickel dollar coins by its shape , colour and lighter weight. It has become to be affectionately called the "LOONIE" because of the loon pictured on the reverse.

THE LOONIELoonie Head Loonie Tail

Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze.
Weight: 7.00 grams: Diameter: 26.5 mm


THE TWO DOLLAR BANKNOTE
2 Dollar Face 2 Dollar Back
It took almost nine years before the Bank of Canadian requested that the $2.00 banknote be replaced. In 1996 the first Two Dollar Coin was issued and the banknote was taken out of circulation. This ended 130 years of the Canadian Two Dollar Banknote. This coin is the first bi-metal coin ever used in Canada. The reverse depicts the Polar Bear. Known to the Inuit as "Nannook" and is a rugged symbol of the Canadian Arctic. This coin has been called "THE BEAR" and "THE TOONIE". It appears that "THE TOONIE" is becoming the favourite name for this beautiful coin.

THE TOONIE Toonie Head Toonie Tail


Compsoition: Nickel Outer Ring & Aluminium Bronze Core.

Diameter: 28 mm (11/8 inch approx.)


THE PROOF SET


1991 Coin Set

A beautiful example of the various Canadian coins can be found on the proof set. The following example is the 1991 Proof Set and includes The Commemorative Dollar marking the 175th Anniversary of the launching of the Steamer Frontenac, on the Bay of Quinte, in Lake Ontario, in 1816.This "Silver Dollar" is composed of 50% silver.

$100.00 GOLD

This 1991 Collector Proof coin is one of the most beautiful coins to be minted in Canada. It celebrates the 100th Anniversary of EMPRESS OF INDIA'S first arrival in Vancouver, British Columbia from Yokohama, Japan. These Empress Ships were the worlds first cruise ships. Now would that be an adventure.

$100.00 Gold Head $100.00 Gold Tail Composition: .583 Gold, .417 Silver
Diameter: 27 mm (1.06 In. Approx) ; Weight: 16.965 grams.





THE SHINPLASTER

This 25 cent banknote was first issued in 1870 and reissued in 1900 and 1923. This one is the 1923 issue. In 1939 the Bank of Canada began to recall them from circulation. It is said that the term SHINPLASTER was first used by soldiers during the American Revolution who used similar banknotes to pad their shoes around their shins. I gather that they were ideal for this purpose because of their size.

Shinplaster Head Shinplaster Back Dimensions: 61mm (2.4 in.)
High; 110mm (4.3 in.) Wide.






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