1 Dollar 1997 - Loon Dollar 10th Anniversary


Added by Bruce Weese
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General Description This 10th Anniversary of the 1 Dollar Loonie Coin that replaced the 1 Dollar Bank Note is commemorated in this 11-sided brass coloured coin.
Obv. Description Right facing large crowned image of HRH Queen Elizabeth II separating text that reads Elizabeth II on the left and D. G. Regina on the right. The 11-sided edge is bordered by a ring of tiny beads.
Rev. Description This coin is set appart from other loonies because it features a Loon in Flight instead of the usual image of the loon swimming. The loon is just taking off from the water causing it to splash and there are trees in the background on the right. Above in text it say Canada with the double anniversary date 1987-1997. On the bottom is the denomination. The 11-sided edge is bordered by a ring of tiny beads.
Catalog code KM#291
Mintage 113,647
Diameter 26.50 mm
Thickness 1.30 mm
Weight 7.0000 g
Material Bronze Plated Nickel
Orientation Coin
Mint Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type plain
Designer Dora de Pédery-Hunt (Obverse)Jean-Luc Grondin (Reverse)
Catalog prices
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XF $5.00   UNC $8.00  

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