The Canadian 1 dollar coin from 1978, part of the “Voyageur” series, is composed of 100% nickel with a weight of 15.62 grams and a diameter of 32.13 mm, featuring a reeded edge. The obverse side displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin, with the legend “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn, depicts a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a birch-bark canoe, symbolizing Canada’s heritage. It is magnetic and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of nearly 3 million coins. This coin was issued for circulation and represents part of Canada’s coinage before the introduction of the “loonie” in later years.
1978 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Pièces 1 Dollar du Canada$3.50
The 1978 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the “Voyageur dollar,” is made of 100% nickel, features a reeded edge, and depicts on the obverse the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, while the reverse shows a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe; it was designed by Arnold Machin (obverse) and Emanuel Hahn (reverse) and minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a diameter of 32.13 mm and a weight of 15.62 grams.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 2948488 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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