The original $1 were Susan B. Anthonys which were almost exactly like quarters.
The new $1 were Scajaewas and it was kind of...well we had a woman last time kind of thing. I'm not sure.
I think you get $1 at Post Office stamp vending machines.
There are $2 bills but I don't think they are printed any more but I'm not sure. I know it's very rare that any show up in stores. People hoarded those as well.
I have or had a few I think I finally spent them when I was really really broke and wanted something. I'm not sure what's on the front but the signing of the Declaration of Independece is on the back.
Wilf was the man.
Yep, our mint just said, too bad so sad on the bills and pulled em and didn't make any more. Kind of encouraged the use of the coins. Supposedly it is significantly cheaper (the bills wear out fast), so I can only imagine that it must be at least ten times more potential savings in the US if the $1 got replaced with a coin.
Oh, yeah. Apparently the special coins the mint produces are
very
collectible.
Oddly unattractive, given it's value.
Much like the Queen herself!
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The Queen was pretty when she was younger. I must say that they chose a particularly unattractive portrait for the most recent coins and bills.
The Queen had a goofy nose in her youth too. And her chin was too small.
To me, the worst thing about our money is that the queen is on it. Makes me wanna go all Braveheart all over the place. But I've come to like the coins. By the time twenties are replaced they'll be heavy enough to do some real damage.
We don't have enough PMs that are recognisable enough to put on currency. We can't use Trudeau - too soon, methinks, and 'twould be controversial. Dief and Pearson are out. St Laurant... Anyone remember what he looks like? Clark, Mulroney and Campbell are still alive. As is Turner.
Besides, who would want money with Mulroney on it?
