The "Loonie," a one-dollar coin, was introduced in Canada in 1987, while the "Toonie," a two-dollar coin, was introduced in 1996. Both coins were part of Canada's efforts to replace paper currency with more durable coins. The Loonie's name comes from the common loon depicted on one side, and the Toonie is a combination of "two" and "Loonie."
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