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 ...

Step aside America, Canada just reinvented the coin. The Royal Canadian Mint decided to break the mold – literally – and design a coin in the shape of Canada in honor of Canada Day.

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 ...