The Canadian 1 dollar coin from 1981 is a nickel coin weighing 15.62 grams with a diameter of 32.13 mm and a reeded edge. It was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of approximately 2,778,900 coins. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse depicts the iconic “Voyageur” design showing a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget. The coin is magnetic and exhibits a medal alignment on its axis. This coin was made for circulation and is part of Canada’s traditional dollar coins before the introduction of the “loonie” in 1987.
1981 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$3.50
The 1981 Canadian 1 dollar coin is a nickel composition coin weighing 15.62 grams with a diameter of 32.13 mm, featuring on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, and on the reverse a design of a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a reeded edge and magnetic properties.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 2778900 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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