2007 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada

The 2007 Canadian 1 dollar coin, commonly known as the “Loonie,” is made of 91.5% nickel with 8.5% bronze plating, giving it a distinctive golden color similar to gold. The coin has a diameter of 26.72 mm, weighs 7 grams, and features a plain edge with a medal alignment. The obverse of the coin displays an uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, along with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse design, by Robert R. Carmichael, depicts a Canadian loon swimming on a lake with an island in the background, and includes the inscriptions “CANADA,” “2007,” and “DOLLAR.” This design has become iconic and is closely associated with the common $1 coin in Canada, which replaced the $1 banknote in circulation years earlier. The coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and had a circulation mintage of 38,045,000.