Canadian coin names

The common names of the Canadian coins differ from their denomination. They are largely known as the nickel, dime, quarter, loonie and the toonie.

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Penny

one cent coin

The Penny is not minted since 2012.

Nickel

five cent coin

There is a picture of a beaver on a Nickel.

Dime

ten cent coin

The diameter of a Dime is 18.03 mm.

Quarter

twenty-five cent coin

The Quarter's weight is 4.4 g.

Half Dollar

fifty cent coin

The Half Dollar coin is less popular than others.

Loonie

one dollar coin

The name Loonie is because of the bird on the coin.

Toonie

two dollar coin

The name of the two-dollar coin is Toonie.