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1 Dollar

Canadian One Dollar (Loonie)

Canada (Royal Canadian Mint) · 1995

An eleven-sided gold-colored Canadian dollar coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a common loon on the reverse.

Country: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint)
Year: 1995
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Metal: Bronze-plated nickel (91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze plating)

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Overview

An eleven-sided gold-colored Canadian dollar coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a common loon on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1987 to replace the one-dollar banknote, this coin series became an iconic symbol of Canadian currency, popularly known as the 'Loonie'.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Diadem, surrounded by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA'. Designed by Arnold Machin.

Reverse (back)

A common loon floating on a lake with a small island of pine trees in the background, surrounded by the text 'CANADA', 'DOLLAR', and the year '1995'. Designed by Robert-Ralph Carmichael.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $3.00 (primarily face value to slight numismatic premium depending on condition)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of rare errors (such as the 2006 no logo variety or die cracks), and eye appeal.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) with some minor surface marks and light natural golden toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common (Over 40 million minted in 1995)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (should be exactly 7.0 grams) and ensure it is non-magnetic or weakly magnetic due to the nickel core.

Notable varieties & errors

Standard circulating issue with no major major recognized rare die varieties for the 1995 standard issue.

Similar coins

Toonies (Two Dollar coins) and later bi-metallic variations of the Canadian Dollar.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry environment in a coin flip or capsule to prevent further toning or scratching.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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