The original one dollar coin was replaced in 1988 by a new coin, similar to the Canadian dollar coin. This was larger, but thinner. Having learnt from its experience with the first coin, the Bermudian government first fixed a date when the one dollar note would cease to be legal tender, obliging adoption of the new coin, the original one and five dollar coins ceasing to be legal tender. Also in 1988, copper-plated steel replaced bronze, and production of the 50 cents coins ceased.
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