Do you think the reason there’s a Beaver on the Canadian nickel is because someone lost a bet?

Answer 1

Better to lose a bet than to lose your beaver, Eh?

And there's a loonie on the dollar. Just because we are.

Answer 2

Beaver has huge historical importance to the settling of North America. The French used to trap them to makes hats out of them because they were water proof. It's why they continued to explore the waterways and discover the Americas--a bunch of French dudes searching out beaver.

Answer 3

No, it's because of a misunderstanding. He told the female designer, "I want to see your beaver for a nickel," and she didn't quite get what he meant.

Answer 4

Beaver is our national food. It has nothing to do with a silly bet.
You could answer a question for me, who was the brainiac who suggested "rock, paper, scissors" was the way to decide on a President.

Answer 5

hahahahahha! That reminds me of something my 4 year old said. I gave her 5 nickels and she was so excited she told everybody she met "I have 5 beavers!!!"

Answer 6

Yes, you are absolutely right. And we use that nickel to flip and decide on all important issues like who will be our Prime Minister. The whole election and those referendum things are just a front.

Answer 7

the beaver is the proud symbol of our northern neighbors....yes a bet was lost

Answer 8

Hey watch it Einstein, or back into the bottle you go...and this time the beaver will sit on the lid. :))

Answer 9

Those Canadians sure do have a sense of humor. Didn't they also want to put a fox on another coin, and we can't forget the
pussycat.

Answer 10

Those crazy Canucks...A beaver on the nickle...lol