2020 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada – U.N.

The 2020 Canadian 1 dollar coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter features a reverse design with a world map within an olive branch wreath paired with a maple leaf symbolizing Canada’s commitment to the UN and global peace. The uncolored version of this coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is made of multi-ply brass plated steel, is magnetic, weighs 6.27 grams, and has a diameter of 26.5 mm with a plain edge. Its obverse features the uncrowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, while the reverse contains the inscription “CANADA 1945-2020 UN CHARTER CHARTE DE L’ONU,” commemorating the founding of the United Nations. This circulation coin represents Canada’s role as a founding member and peace contributor, without the selective color elements that appear on the colored version.