1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Olympic Lucky Loonie 2012
Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 2012-2014 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.72 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 36329 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 119096, 132740 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 1256a, A1587 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Olympics
Series: Proof Sterling Silver Dollar
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt
Reverse
Depicts a common loon spreading its wings in a territorial display. This occurs against the backdrop of of a densely wooded Canadian lake shore. The Loonie also features the Canadian Olympic Team logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2012
ED
DOLLAR
Designer: Emily S. Damstra
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
Finish Difference: While the design was the same, the 2014 collector edition had a "reverse proof" finish (brilliant subject, matte background), whereas the 2012 version had a standard proof finish (frosted subject, brilliant background), according to Emily S. Damstra.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 19 982 | $ 28 | RCM/MRC# 119096 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 1256aStandard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Proof | 61% | ||||||||||
| 2014 | 14 449 | $ 33 | RCM/MRC# 132740 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 1256aStandard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Proof | 64% | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 62
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Bullion value: USD 17.19
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Actual silver weight: 0.254 oz
Current silver price: 67.76 USD/oz (see silver price 
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