rdkil t1_isx0env wrote on October 19, 2022 at 9:36 AM Reply to comment by petaflopbopper 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 That sounds suspiciously specific.... ;) Permalink Parent 73
rdkil t1_isx0env wrote
Reply to comment by petaflopbopper 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
That sounds suspiciously specific.... ;)