To Coin a Phrase

Okay, y'all. This is pretty cool. Back in the States we're doing the quarters for each State. In Canada, they are doing Olympic quarters. But some of them have colours! They are much more attractive than our coins.

And notice the value of those two coins. Yep. That says $25 Canadian Dollars.

They even did a Loonie in colour, eh?

But while I was here this week, they released the world's first coin to commemorate the Paralympics. So I was able to pick up a few. Don't mind my fingers.

There wasn't much out on the web, so here's an excerpt for those who are interested.

Canadian First Mint commemorates the Paralympic Games through the issuing of a circulation coin

TORONTO, July 10 /CNW Telbec/ - The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) today officially released the third of 17 circulation coins to celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Wheelchair curling is depicted on the 25-cent coin. The RCM is proud to be the first ever Mint commemorate the Paralympic Games through the issuing of a circulation coin.

Up to 22 million 25-cent wheelchair curling coins enter into circulation on July 11, 2007 and will be available exclusively at RBC Royal Bank and participating Petro-Canada outlets. RBC Royal Bank is a Premier National Partner and Petro-Canada is a National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Canadians can also look for these special coins in their change.

Americans here on business have to go to the bank to get theirs.