1 Dollar 2016 - Olympic Lucky Loonie


Added by Alain Martineau
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General Description Composition: Multi-ply brass plated steel
released date 1 july 2016
A tribute to all Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Summer Games. The 2016 Lucky Loonie is a wonderful keepsake that will circulate to millions of Canadians to celebrate the achievements of our athletes competing at the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. In what is now a legendary tale, a Loonie was buried at centre ice prior to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City to bring good luck to Canada’s gold medal-winning men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. The Mint has since produced a Lucky Loonie circulation coin for each subsequent Games. Each member of the Canadian team will receive a 2016 Lucky Loonie upon their arrival in Rio.
Obv. Description HRH Queen Elizabeth II
Rev. Description The reverse side of the circulation coin shows the image of a common loon on the water, poised for take-off with its arched body and outstretched wings. The addition of a stylized maple leaf in the background symbolizes Canadian pride. Designed by Ontario artist Derek Wicks, the coin also features the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team logos.
Mintage 5,000,000
Diameter 26.50 mm
Thickness 1.00 mm
Weight 6.2700 g
Material Brass plated Steel
Orientation Medal
Mint Canada - Royal Canadian Mint - Winnipeg
Edge Type plain
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