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Yeah, I asked a question about the security feature too. I haven't checked if it was answered yet. Someone said on another thread, it was probably a marketing ploy, so they would get minting contracts. Smaller nations are probably very interested in these features and showing them off on domestic coins is a brilliant idea.
I will be glad if they are gone. Boy were they ugly, I much prefer from years prior to the security feature. They know how to destroy the looks of a coin. Pacific great comment, I had a great laugh. Oh by the way we are getting a new effigy sometime this year, according to my rep.
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Canada
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After taking a look at the 2016 Gift Set stock photos,
the toonies HAVE the security feature.
Are there going to be two types? :O
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Sweden
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Quite honestly I love the security features, especially on the $2 and I don't think they will revert to the old version.
I greatly prefer the looks of the improved $2. It also gives of a very modern cash-feeling for foreign people like me. I only think it's a shame the lower denominations are still unchanged, since everything else ($1-$100) is as modern as can be.
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Canada
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The 2016 gift sets were at the post office today.
The 2 dollar has the security features.
The 25 cent has the date where it usually is on the reverse.
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Canada
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Canada
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So 2016 has security features? Oh gosh I'm so confused.
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Canada
1005 Posts |
the loonie in the gift sets has maple leaves and birthday and wedding "stuff" all over them.
no room for loons and security features
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Canada
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Stock photo has everyone going crazy. I will bet the toonie and loonie have security features
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Canada
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nevermind there are pics on that link that show they indeed do have security features....also cool how the one member got a 2015 loonie in the 2016 package!!
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Canada
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They were pretty lame security features that could have been simply added in the die. As if the general public can't buy a laser engraver because they're soooooo restricted (sarcasm).
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Canada
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Quote:
the page shows that someone already asked this question, and it has been confirmed that (for the loonie at least) the security features are not present on the 2016 coins.
I ordered the set because Mint employee Chad said on the mint's webpage that the security feature was NOT on the loonie. The set arrived and clearly that employee needs some education. The security feature is there. They have changed the large picture on the website to show the security features however the thumbnails still show the no security feature and date on the reverse. This will be another return to the Mint. $25 bucks for $3.40 worth of common pocket change and a 50 cent piece is not going to fly.    Edited by CC-Ottawa
01/20/2016 2:59 pm
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It appears the photos on the RCM website have been updated. FYI, these sets are also at Canada Post outlets for those who want to view. |
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I was just going to post that my question was answered today; Quote:
Thank you for your question. Due to a miscommunication, the Loonie and Toonie do have security features on those coins. The correct images now appear on the website. As well, the 25-cent coin does have the year 2016 on it, also now currently reflected on the product page. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please note that previous images may still be cached in your browser. Please refresh the page to see the updated coin images. Bummer. |
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Canada
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...but, they still have this incorrectly posted; Quote:
Caribou:
An enduring symbol of the Canadian north, the majestically-antlered caribou has remained a Canadian icon since first appearing on the twenty-five-cent piece in 1936. too bad the 1936 quarter looked like this;  Even if the Caribou design was created in 1936, it no more appeared in that year on our circulating money than the 'Bluenose', 'Beaver', or 'Maple Leaf' appeared in 1936 on our ten cent, five cent, or one cent pieces... After this fiasco about the loonie, toonie, and quarter, I am thinking that maybe the RCM has been outsourcing the web design staff to people who haven't got a clue? |
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Posted 01/13/2016 02:27 am
