Great Northern Diver / Loony
The term "Loonie" is used for the Canadian 1 dollar coin. In a figurative sense, however, it can also mean the Canadian currency as a whole.
The Loonie was first minted in 1987 and quickly became the symbol of the Canadian dollar.
The name "Loonie" is derived from the image of an ice diver on the back. This bird species is found throughout Canada .
