Loonies and Toonies

Loonies and Toonies ~

A guide to the Canadian currency.  
Just for the fun of it!  :)

For all those of you who may be curious,
and, even if you weren't, but now are ~

there was a time when we had *normal* money.

In my childhood, there were one and two dollar bills.

As time passes, things change; 

and our money has been no exception to this rule.

First, it was the one dollar bill.

The plan was to do away with it in favour of a coin.

Our one dollar coin quickly was dubbed the *Loonie*

due to the fact that a loon (the bird) was featured on one side.

The name has stuck.  

And, here we are with a Loonie instead of a Dollar.

Next up was the two dollar bill.

Since the coin would represent two dollars, 

and our one dollar coin was referred to as a Loonie,

the logical choice for its nickname was Toonie ~

A combination of the words *two* and *loonie*.

Is it all making sense now??

So often our colourful money is referred to as Monopoly Money.

In light of this, don't you think it fitting

that we have Loonies and Toonies in the mix? 

The latest change has been the discontinuation
of the penny.
We now *round up* or *round down* accordingly.
Mostly, so far, it seems the trend is to *round up*.
Hmmm....is it a conspiracy?

If you deal in cash only,
your wallet may quickly be overtaken with change.
But, beware ~ all that loose change adds up.
Especially when there are Loonies and Toonies involved!
I believe it really is a conspiracy, after all.

Happy Weekend!  :)
Many Blessings, Camille