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rncookiemaker t1_isy8o80 wrote

Reply to comment by jlisle 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

I always thought of it as "two-nie"

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jlisle t1_isyvars wrote

Phonetically the same, but due whatever reason "toonie" was adopted. Really "twonie" makes more sense, since, y'know, it's two dollars, but what are ya gonna do?

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rncookiemaker t1_iszoicu wrote

I get the "loon" and "toon", so there's that. It's neat to learn slang for other cultures/countries.

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rncookiemaker t1_iszq28m wrote

Thanks!

I have learned that downvotes don't hurt too much. It's like water off a duck's loon's back!

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ClownfishSoup t1_it11aua wrote

Yes, this is why it's funny! Loonie, Twonie. Makes sense.

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