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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Lucky Loonie
2008 year| Bronze plated nickel | 7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Loon in water, the country name above, the denomination below, the logo to the left, and the Olympic logo to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2008
DOLLAR
JLG
Engraver: Robert-Ralph Carmichael
Designer: Jean-Luc Grondin
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is also a version of this piece set in lucite (key ring)
Interesting fact
The Lucky Loonie coin has a unique design feature - a small loon (a type of bird) etched into the coin's surface. It's said that if you rub the loon's head on the coin, it will bring you good luck!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Logo | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lucky Loonie 2008) 2008 coin.
