Asdf-xyz t1_isye04l wrote on October 19, 2022 at 4:37 PM 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 /r/ottawa would definitely enjoy this! Permalink −1−
Asdf-xyz t1_isye04l 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
/r/ottawa would definitely enjoy this!