ClownfishSoup t1_it11nwj wrote on October 20, 2022 at 3:47 AM

Reply to comment by The420Turtle 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

The American Sacagawea one dollar coin is very similar too, including the golden color.

I once decided that I would use $1 coins exclusively just to see if I could get them circulated, but when I went to the bank, they had to scrounge around to even find 5 of them. (The toothfairy gave out dollar coins in my house).

straightouttasuburb t1_it1ri6q wrote on October 20, 2022 at 9:18 AM

I think the current strategy in America is to continue to promote cashless. The laundromats in my area all converted to some sort of cashless system. Even if you bring cash they have you convert to a card. If you have a credit card or tap you can skip this step.