2010 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada – Vancouver

The 2010 Canadian $1 coin issued for the Vancouver Winter Olympics features the Ilanaaq, the official emblem of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, on the reverse side. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a composition of 91.5% nickel and 8.5% bronze, weighing 7 grams with a diameter of 26.72 mm and a plain edge. The obverse side bears an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” This coin was circulated with a mintage of approximately 10,250,000 and was launched during a public event at the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion in Vancouver. The coin serves as a commemorative piece honoring the 2010 Winter Olympics hosted in Vancouver, combining functional currency with Olympic-themed design to celebrate Canada’s hosting of the international sporting event.