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New loonie commemorating 100 years since women first gained the right to vote

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new loonie commemorating the 100 years since women first gained the right to vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta provincial elections. Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new loonie commemorating the 100 years since women first gained the right to vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta provincial elections.

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The mint plans to issue five million of the new dollars.

The coin was designed by artist Laurie McGaw. The reverse features a 1916-era depiction of woman casting a ballot as her child looks on.

The announcement was made yesterday, International Women’s Day.

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