1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Lucky Loonie 2006) 2006 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Lucky Loonie 2006) 2006 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Lucky Loonie

2006 year
Bronze plated nickel 7 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2006
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
References
Numista
N#475
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Loon settling on water, a good luck charm for Canadian athletes competing at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, with the Olympic logo above surrounded with the inscription "CANADA" and the face value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA DOLLAR 2006
JLG

Designer: J.-L. Grondin

Edge

Plain

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
2006  10495000 - - - - - -

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