The Canadian 1 dollar coin from 1972 is a nickel composition coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. It features on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse design, created by Emanuel Hahn, depicts a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, symbolizing Canada’s early fur trade. The coin weighs 15.62 grams and has a diameter of 32.13 mm with a reeded edge. It was struck in a circulation finish, with about 2,193,000 pieces minted. The coin is magnetic and bears the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1972 DOLLAR” on the reverse. The 1972 dollar is notable for its classic design reflecting Canadian heritage.
1972 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Pièces 1 Dollar du Canada$3.50
The 1972 Canadian 1 dollar coin, made of 100% nickel, features on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, and on the reverse a design of a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, symbolizing the fur trade, designed by Emanuel Hahn. It weighs 15.62 grams, has a diameter of 32.13 mm, a reeded edge, and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint for circulation.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 2193000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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