Canada’s coins are more than just pocket change—they ... Composition: Originally 91.5% nickel; now a multi-ply brass-plated steel. Nickname Origin: Named "Loonie" due to the loon depicted ...

This is essentially how the Mint's new coin functions. It includes a rhodium-plated brass gnomon. When placed in the sun and pointed in the direction of true north, the gnomon casts a shadow onto ...

Next time you’re in Canada and toss your change on the nightstand, don’t freak out if some of the coins give off an eerie glow in the middle of the night. Cara Giaimo at Atlas Obscura reports ...

George Cook had three passions in his life: his family, his country and his coins. Cook immigrated to Canada in 1951 from Germany, fleeing "the tragedy of war in Europe," his longtime friend says.