The common names of the Canadian coins differ from their denomination. They are largely known as the nickel, dime, quarter, loonie and the toonie.
one cent coin
The Penny is not minted since 2012.
five cent coin
There is a picture of a beaver on a Nickel.
ten cent coin
The diameter of a Dime is 18.03 mm.
twenty-five cent coin
The Quarter's weight is 4.4 g.
fifty cent coin
The Half Dollar coin is less popular than others.
one dollar coin
The name Loonie is because of the bird on the coin.
two dollar coin
The name of the two-dollar coin is Toonie.