I haven’t been using a whole lot of cash lately, but I’m hoping I can still get my hands on one of the new toonies that just went into circulation!
The Bill Reid was an artist that past away 20 years ago, and created beautiful Haida art. The Toonie features Xuu.ajii, the Haida Grizzly Bear. It’s a symbol of strength and it first appeared on a ceremonial drum back in 1988 and is one of Reid’s most iconic pieces of art.
Three million of the coins were minted and two million of them feature the Haida Grizzly Bear in red and black, colours of Haida artistic tradition. The rest are uncolored.
They went into circulation the 28th, so they will be showing up in your change soon. Keep a look out!!
