New Canadian Loonie and Toonie!

[skyxx]

Okay I was browsing the Royal Canadian Mint and found out they just released the visuals of the new Loonie and Toonie. For some folks here, you probably would have known that both these two coins will get a slight redesign and construction for this year.
Short description can be found here:
New $1 and $2 coins from the Royal Canadian Mint

YouTube (Short URL)

And instead of posting a new thread I came across this glow in the dark dinosaur coin!!!!! WTF LOL So awesome!!! (25cent Denomination) (ETA April 16th)



Source:http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/dinosa...12-prod1290004

[hongy]

neat, but most people won't know t difference.

[skyxx]

The new coins will need new coin machines/dispensers that will recognize it. Though I'm sure the newer machines can change the variation in weight but older machine won't be able to. I believe the weight is different for the new coins due to a different metal construction.

[Teh Doucher]

meh, i fucking hate change. debit ftw.

[TheKingdom2000]

$30 for the $0.25 glow in the dark coin

[tgill]

Originally Posted by Teh Doucher

meh, i fucking hate change. debit ftw.

Fuck cashless societies. Looks great, glow in the dark dino coin looks awesome.

[rsx]

I want to see how much they spent on redesigning this fucking coin. It's a coin, who cares what it looks like. Wasteful spending imo.

[tgill]

Originally Posted by rsx

I want to see how much they spent on redesigning this fucking coin. It's a coin, who cares what it looks like. Wasteful spending imo.

The Mint makes a hefty profit each year and does not rely on public funding.

[AzNightmare]

Originally Posted by skyxx

The new coins will need new coin machines/dispensers that will recognize it. Though I'm sure the newer machines can change the variation in weight but older machine won't be able to. I believe the weight is different for the new coins due to a different metal construction.

Won't be a problem.

While it is true that the new coins will be marginally lighter than older versions because multi-ply plated steel is less dense than alloy, the difference in weight is so negligible that they will not feel noticeably lighter when handled. Also, this minimal weight reduction will not be an issue for vending machine acceptance as vending mechanisms employ many different parameters to verify a coin's authenticity.

Are these coins going to work in vending machines, pay phones and parking meters?

The Mint has spent several years preparing vending equipment manufacturers and operators for this change and they have been given the time needed to update their equipment so that the new coins will be accepted. As a result, the great majority of vending equipment will accept the new coins by the time they enter circulation.

Q&As on the New $1 and $2 Coins



Think the really old machines detected coins by weight and size.
But pretty much all modern machines like since a decade (or more) ago, detect by other methods, like using magnetic fields.

A steel coin will have a different magnetic signature than a silver coin would. A plastic coin will not respond to a magnetic field at all.

[Presto]

Originally Posted by Teh Doucher

meh, i fucking hate change. debit ftw.

Pass your change my way! I use my change to buy a beer or two after work.

[i-VTEC]

Damn, that 25 cent dino coin is awesome, but for $30!!!

[winson604]

LOL I still remember the old balee bear arcade coins could be used as quarters in machines.

Glow in the dark coin is pretty rad.

[sonick]

omfg +1 on the coolness of the glow in the dark coin.

Reminds me of a this dinosaur Pog I used to have.

Edit: lol found a pic of it online

[HondaGuy]

I wasnt even aware that we are getting new coins, just paper money.

Just this april I received some new $50 bills and the color is far lighter shade than old.

[punkwax]

SO buying a dino quarter.

[i-VTEC]

Originally Posted by Nodnarb

SO buying a dino quarter.

I envy you

[SkunkWorks]

Originally Posted by d87c

I envy you

Well in 2 months you'll have saved enough from buying gas in Point Roberts weekly to pick up one of these quarters too.

[FishTaco]

Originally Posted by tgill

Fuck cashless societies.

Cashless society. What's your guys thoughts on this. Religious or not, this read is quite interesting seeing how it's been predicted in the bible.

I also just smoked a joint though sooooo this might not be as interesting as it is in my head

The Mark of the Beast

[PiuYi]

definitely effect of the weed =___=

[Ronin]

Cool security features but...who makes counterfeit loonies?

[Teh Doucher]

Originally Posted by Presto

Pass your change my way! I use my change to buy a beer or two after work.

i meant the change itself is a nuisance, i still like money. lol.

Originally Posted by FishTaco

Cashless society. What's your guys thoughts on this. Religious or not, this read is quite interesting seeing how it's been predicted in the bible.

I also just smoked a joint though sooooo this might not be as interesting as it is in my head

The Mark of the Beast

im stoned and think thats quite stupid. IMO anything referring to the bible is bullshit.

[PuYang]

hey guys! did anyone see this:

http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/fine-s...13-prod1290011

Im not sure if im reading it correctly... If we subscribe, we get the 20$ silver coin, and the box. and as the other 6 coins are made, they will be shipped individually at no extra cost for the coins?

EDIT: nvm, i believe its 89.99 for each coin... lol

[StylinRed]

no its more than likely $90 for 1 coin but they'll mail you the others when they're made so you're sure to get them all but they'll all be $90 for 1

the coins have a $20 face value they're not going to sell you $140 for $90 and give you a box to boot



edit: oh u already found out dyuh shoulda reloaded

[PuYang]

^hahaha yeah, sorry. i was like TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!! so i had to ask. but yeah, makes sense its 90$ per coin. lame~~ xD