$1, Loon, 1987-date (Elizabeth II)

Coins are 11-sided and weigh 7.00 grams with a diameter of 26.72 mm in 1987 and 26.5 mm from 1988-date and have a composition of nickel electroplated with bronze (91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze). Thickness is 1.95 mm in 1987, 1.75 mm from 1988-date.

This coin design was launched in 1987 amid public criticism over the loss of the $1.00 bill. The design shows a loon swimming across a lake. The coin is multi-sided, with a nickel interior and bronze/aureate coating. The reverse shows Queen Elizabeth. Test tokens for this issue are also known.

Initially, resistance to the coin was high, mostly from older members of the population. The widely held belief that the coin was not needed and was stupid, coupled with the political climate at the time and the series of administrative gaffs leading up to its release all contributed to the coin being named the Loonie, a nickname still in use today. The first issue of the Loon is actually a scarce coin in uncirculated condition, contrary to the customary trend of the second year of issue being more valuable. The public disdain for the coin evidently resulted in few being saved. The Loon dollar coin has also been issued in several commemorative formats and now circulates alongside the new $2.00 coin.

Interestingly, the $2.00 coin did not spark the wide debate that the Loon dollar did, despite the subsequent loss of the $2.00 bill. $5.00 is now the smallest paper bill in general circulation in Canada, although all Government issues of paper money continue to be exchangeable for their full value. Please see the Royal Canadian Mint section for information about special loon designs that did not circulate.

Values are subject to change without notice..

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Year	Mintage	MS60	MS63	MS64	MS65	PL
1987	205,405,000	2.50	3.50	8.00	30.00
1988	138,893,593	3.00	[4.50]	[10.00]	[45.00]
1989	184,773,902	4.00	5.00	12.00	[60]
1990	68,402,000	3.00	4.00	10.00	60.00
1991	23,156,000	3.00	4.00	10.00	50.00
1867-1992 Parliament	23,010,915	2.50	3.00	10.00	35.00	7.00
1992	4,242,085	3.00	4.00	10.00	[40]
1993	33,662,000	3.00	5.00	10.00	25.00	5.00
1994 Cenotaph	15,000,000	2.50	3.50	10.00	60.00
1994	40,406,000	2.50	3.50	10.00	30.00
1995 Peacekeeper	41,813,000	2.50	3.50	10.00	30.00
1995	Incl. Above	2.50	3.50	10.00	[25]
1996	17,101,000	3.50	4.00	10.00	[25]
1997						12.00
1997 Flying Loon						30.00
1998						12.00
1998 W						17.95
1999						9.00
2000						12.00
2000 W						9.00
2001 PL, SP, or Proof Only						14.00
1952-2002 Golden Jubilee	2,301,000	3.00	4.00	[7]	[20]
2002 Family of Loons [PL price was $35]						Unavailable
2003 Crowned	5,101,750	WANTED:	WE	BUY	COINS	[20]
2003 Uncrowned -- Sold Out	Incl. Above	[3]	[4]	[7]	[20.00]
2003 W Uncrowned	Incl. Above					[12]
2004	3,408,000	3.00	4.00	7.00	20.00
2004 Lucky Loonie	6,526,000	3.00	4.00	7.00	15.00	Unavailable
2004 Silver Lucky Loonie [See under Royal Canadian Mint products]	20,000
2004 Elusive Loon [See Under Royal Canadian Mint - Loons section]
2005	32,336,000	3.00	4.00	7.00	[15]
2005 Puffin [See under Royal Canadian Mint products - Loons section]
2005 Terry Fox	12,909,000	2.50	3.00	7.00	15.00
2006 Lucky Loonie	8,350,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2006 Silver Lucky Loonie [See under Royal Canadian Mint products - Loons]	20,000
2006 Logo	10,495,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2007 Logo	38,045,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	[15]
2008 Logo	18,710,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2008 Lucky Loonie	10,851,000	3.00	5.00	10.00	25.00
2009 with RCM Logo	10,250,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00	13.00
2009 Montreal Canadiens	10,250,000	3.00	5.00	10.00	25.00	RCM Section
2010 Lucky Loonie	10,250,000	3.00	5.00	8.00	15.00
2010 Logo	4,110,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2010 Saskatchewan Roughriders	3,100,000	4.00	6.00	10.00	25.00
2010 Navy	7,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2011 Logo	20,410,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2011 Parks Canada	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2012 Logo (Old Style)	2,414,000	6.00	8.00	[15]	[25]
2012 Logo (New Style)	107,105,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2012 Lucky Loonie	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2012 Grey Cup	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2013 Logo	120,330,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2014 Logo	24,978,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2014 Lucky Loonie	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2015 Logo	22,140,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00	P.O.R.
2016 Loon	28,764,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2016 Womens' Right to Vote	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2016 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote Pack of 5 Coins						6.50
2016 Lucky Loonie	5,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2017 (1867-2017)	10,000,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00
2017 Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial	5,150,000	2.00	3.00	8.00	15.00

All prices shown in Canadian Dollars