1993 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada

The 1993 Canadian 1 dollar coin, commonly known as the “loonie,” features on its obverse the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks, and thistles, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The reverse showcases a loon swimming on a lake, the signature design by Robert-Ralph Carmichael. This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a composition of 91.5% nickel and 8.5% bronze, weighing 7 grams with a diameter of 26.72 mm and a plain edge. It has a magnetic quality due to its metal composition and was produced with a mintage of approximately 33,662,000 coins. The 1993 loonie carries the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “CANADA 1993 DOLLAR” on the reverse, and it is well-known for its practicality as a one-dollar circulation coin in Canada.