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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