The 1990 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the “Loonie,” features an eleven-sided, aureate bronze-plated nickel composition with a diameter of approximately 26.72 mm and weighing around 7 grams. Its obverse bears the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, while the reverse, designed by Robert R. Carmichael, depicts a common loon swimming on water with an island in the background, along with the inscriptions “CANADA,” the year “1990,” and “DOLLAR.” The coin replaced the one-dollar banknote in circulation, gaining popularity for its distinctive shape, golden color, and practical design, becoming a strong symbol of Canadian currency since its introduction in 1987.
1990 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$3.50
The 1990 Canadian 1 dollar coin is an eleven-sided golden coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a common loon on the reverse, symbolizing Canada’s currency identity.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 7 |
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| Mintage | 68402000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Composition | 91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze plating |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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