2013 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada

The Canadian 1 dollar coin from 2013, commonly known as the “loonie,” features an 11-sided (hendecagonal) shape with a diameter of 26.5 mm and a weight of 6.27 grams. It is made of multi-ply brass-plated steel, giving it its distinctive golden color with magnetic properties. The obverse side bears a bust of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA,” while the reverse showcases the iconic common loon on water, designed by Robert R. Carmichael, along with the inscriptions “CANADA,” “DOLLAR,” and the coin’s year of issue. The 2013 coin includes a security feature—a small maple leaf that is indented to prevent counterfeiting. With a mintage of over 120 million pieces, it continues the design tradition introduced in 1987 but in the updated composition introduced in 2012 for enhanced security and cost efficiency.