That's the reason why the 1987 Canadian Mint set and proof set have the regular dollar, and not the Loonie.
Which also makes me wonder why this. A loon is a duck. A dollar is a buck. They could have had the best thing ever in calling it the "duck buck." But nope, not in Canada.
jimsmythee t1_iszc2mx wrote
Reply to 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
That's the reason why the 1987 Canadian Mint set and proof set have the regular dollar, and not the Loonie.
Which also makes me wonder why this. A loon is a duck. A dollar is a buck. They could have had the best thing ever in calling it the "duck buck." But nope, not in Canada.