Coins of the Canadian dollar

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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1. What is the mint establishment?
2. What is the commemorative issues?
3. What is a Canadian dollar coin and what are its common names?
4. Why does every Canadian coin have a picture of the king or queen on one side?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the mint establishment?The Royal Canadian Mint was established in Ottawa in 1908
2. What is the commemorative issues?Special reverse designs are often created to commemorate significant events or figures
3. What is a Canadian dollar coin and what are its common names?Canadian dollar coins are the coins you use when you buy things. The one‑dollar coin is called a loonie because it has a loon on it, and the two‑dollar coin is called a toonie because it has two loons.
4. Why does every Canadian coin have a picture of the king or queen on one side?The front side of every Canadian coin shows the current king or queen. This tradition shows that Canada is part of the Commonwealth and has a constitutional monarchy.

Numismatics: The study and collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and paper money.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.
Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government in which a monarch is the head of state but their powers are limited by a constitution.
Bi-metallic: Made of two different metals, often used for coins to enhance security and design.