1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Loonie Dollar) 1997 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Loonie Dollar) 1997 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Loonie Dollar) 1997 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Loonie Dollar

1997 year
Silver (.925) 25.175 g 36.07 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25.175 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Thickness
2.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#97070
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Loon in flight left, dates above, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1987-1997
DOLLAR

Engraver: Sheldon Beveridge

Designer: Jean-Luc Grondin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Loonie Dollar coin from Canada features a unique design element - a small circle in the center of the coin, which is actually a gold-plated copper core. This feature is known as the "Loonie Toonie" effect, and it was included to prevent counterfeiting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  24995 - - - - - -

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