Ksp-or-GTFO
Ksp-or-GTFO t1_isxgib1 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
I was sitting here wondering if OP left "million" off after the $43.50. Nope they really wanted to save the cost of a nice meal and risk the countries monetary supply.
Ksp-or-GTFO t1_isxlo47 wrote
Reply to comment by Similar-Afternoon567 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
But the 80s were only like 15 years ago... Wait.... Fuuuuck.