Canadian 1-Dollar 'Loonie'

Country of Origin: Canada

Year of Issue: 2003-2012 (Based on the Susana Blunt obverse portrait)

Denomination: 1 Dollar

Composition: Bronze-plated nickel (prior to 2012) or Brass-plated steel (post-2012)

Canadian 1-Dollar 'Loonie'

Brief Description

Gold-colored, eleven-sided coin featuring the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II with a pearl necklace. The words 'ELIZABETH II', 'CANADA', 'D.G. REGINA', and 'DOLLAR' are visible on the obverse.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 1987 to replace the one-dollar bill, the coin became an iconic piece of Canadian currency known as the 'Loonie' due to the common loon image on the reverse. This specific portrait by Susana Blunt was introduced in 2003 to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Queen.

Estimated Value

$1.00 CAD (face value for circulated coins)

Care Instructions

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it can strip away the original finish and lower numismatic value. Store in a dry environment and handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing tarnishing.

Created At: 2026-02-16T02:07:03.316353