The 1979 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the “Voyageur” dollar, was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation of 1,884,789 coins. It is made entirely of nickel, weighing 15.62 grams and measuring 32.13 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse depicts a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe—a design by Emanuel Hahn. The coin is magnetic and carries the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1979 DOLLAR” on the reverse. This coin was issued for everyday circulation and is recognized for its historical artwork representing Canada’s cultural heritage.
1979 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$3.50
The 1979 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the “Voyageur” dollar, is made of 100% nickel, weighs 15.62 grams, has a diameter of 32.13 mm, and features on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath designed by Arnold Machin, and on the reverse, an image of a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, designed by Emanuel Hahn. It has a reeded edge and is magnetic.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 1884789 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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