2009 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada – Canadiens

The 2009 Canadian 1 dollar coin commemorating the Montreal Canadiens’ centennial features a unique design on its reverse side with the Canadiens’ team logo centered within the number “100” along with the years “1909-2009”. The obverse side of the coin displays an updated uncrowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA” and the official Royal Canadian Mint privy mark. The coin is made of 91.5% nickel with an 8.5% bronze plating, weighs 7 grams, and measures 26.5 millimeters in diameter, with a plain edge. It was produced as a brilliant uncirculated version by the Royal Canadian Mint to honor the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, highlighting an important cultural sport milestone in Canada.