2016 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada

The 2016 Canadian one-dollar coin, also known as the “Lucky Loonie,” is a brass-plated steel coin with a diameter of 26.5 mm and a weight of 6.27 grams. It features the iconic common loon design on the reverse side, created by Robert-Ralph Carmichael, which has been a hallmark of the loonie since its introduction, symbolizing Canada’s wildlife. The obverse side displays the uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The 2016 release of the Lucky Loonie has special Olympic-themed significance, celebrating Canada’s athletes at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a design element that includes the words “LUCKY LOONIE / DOLLAR PORTE-BONHEUR” and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team logos, making it a collectible and symbolic coin of national pride and support for Canadian athletes.