1990 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada

The 1990 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the “Loonie,” features an eleven-sided, aureate bronze-plated nickel composition with a diameter of approximately 26.72 mm and weighing around 7 grams. Its obverse bears the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, while the reverse, designed by Robert R. Carmichael, depicts a common loon swimming on water with an island in the background, along with the inscriptions “CANADA,” the year “1990,” and “DOLLAR.” The coin replaced the one-dollar banknote in circulation, gaining popularity for its distinctive shape, golden color, and practical design, becoming a strong symbol of Canadian currency since its introduction in 1987.