Canadian Loonie

Country of Origin: Canada

Year of Issue: Circa 1987-1989 (Based on the portrait style)

Denomination: 1 Dollar

Composition: Bronze-plated nickel

Canadian Loonie

Brief Description

An 11-sided (hendecagonal) gold-colored coin featuring the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA'.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 1987 to replace the one-dollar paper bill, the 'Loonie' became an iconic symbol of Canadian currency. The portrait shown is the Arnold Machin effigy of the Queen, used on Canadian coinage starting in the late 1960s through the late 1980s.

Estimated Value

$1.00 CAD (Face value) in circulated condition; collector value may be slightly higher for uncirculated specimens.

Care Instructions

Avoid cleaning or polishing to preserve the original patina. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder or flip to prevent scratches and chemical degradation.

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