The 2002 Canadian 1 dollar coin, often called the “loonie,” is made of 91.5% nickel and 8.5% bronze, with a weight of 7 grams and a diameter of approximately 26.5 mm. It has a plain edge and features on its obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse of the coin, designed by Robert R. Carmichael, showcases a common loon swimming on a lake with an island in the background, alongside the inscriptions “CANADA” and “DOLLAR” with the year “2002” below the loon. This coin is non-magnetic, has a medal alignment, and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of about 2,302,000 coins for circulation. Its overall design, composition, and popularity have made it an iconic symbol of Canadian currency.
2002 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Pièces 1 Dollar du Canada$3.50
The 2002 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the loonie, features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a common loon on the reverse, made from a nickel-bronze alloy and minted for general circulation.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 7 |
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| Mintage | 2302000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Composition | 91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze plating |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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