1992 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada – Confederation

The 1992 Canadian 1 dollar coin commemorates the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and is made of bronze-plated nickel, weighing 7 grams with a diameter of 26.5 mm. The obverse features a bust of a 64-year-old Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pedery Hunt. The reverse, designed by Rita Swanson, portrays three schoolchildren in front of the Centre Block of Parliament Buildings, with one child holding a Canadian flag and another pointing to the Peace Tower clock set at 1:25, symbolizing 125 years of Confederation. The coin is 11-sided with a smooth edge, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in both Ottawa and Winnipeg, with about 23 million circulated and a small additional number in uncirculated quality. Its design represents a key moment in Canadian history while adhering to the general specifications of Canadian dollar coins in circulation at the time.