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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze plated nickel (.915 nickel, .085 bronze) | 7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1989 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated nickel (.915 nickel, .085 bronze) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A Canadian loon swimming on a lake with above the inscription "CANADA" and below the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1987
DOLLAR
RRC
Engraver: Terry Smith
Designer: Robert-Ralph Carmichael
Edge
Plain
Comment
(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.
Note: for 1987 the coin's thickness is 1.95 mm and diameter 26.72 mm, but for 1988 and 1989 coins it is 1.75 mm and 26.50.
The common loon or the Canadian Loon (Binomial Name: Gavia immer)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1987-1989 Canadian $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) is that it was the first coin to feature a new portrait of the Queen, which was designed by Canadian artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt. This portrait was used on all Canadian coins from 1987 until 2003, when it was replaced by a new design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 175259 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 154693 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 158068 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1987-1989 coin.
