1 toonie | Definition of toonie

toonie

noun
too·​nie | \ ˈtü-nÄ“ How to pronounce toonie (audio) \
plural toonies

Definition of toonie

Canada, informal
: a coin worth two Canadian dollars Talented street musicians and performers work the crowds here [in Quebec] for a few loonies ($1 coins) or toonies ($2 coins) …— Sony Stark, Preview Massachusetts, August 2007

Note: The toonie has an inner circle of gold and an outer ring of white gold.

First Known Use of toonie

1995, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for toonie

blend of two entry 1 and loonie

Keep scrolling for more