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The Canadian 1 dollar coin (commonly called Loonie) is a gold-coloured, bronze-plated, one-dollar coin introduced in 1987. It bears images of a common loon, a well-known Canadian bird, on the reverse, and of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

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What was the month day and year of first Canadian Loonie?

MAR 1, 1975


Was there a Canadian loonie coin made in 1978?

The modern "loonie" dollar was introduced in 1987.


How many grams does a loonie weigh?

A Canadian loonie weighs 6.27 grams.


What is the name of the Canadian 1 coin?

The Loonie


What is Canadian One Dollar Coin Called?

loonie


What does the 'S' stand for on the 2010 Canadian loonie?

Saskatchewan


How does the Canadian ice hockey team use a loonie and why?

In 2002, at the Salt Lake City Olympics, the ice at the rink was made by a Canadian. He placed a loonie at centre ice to give the Canadian Olympic teams good luck.


When was a Canadian loonie made?

It's worth one Canadian dollar.


What is the name of the bird found on loonie?

The bird found on the Canadian one-dollar coin, commonly known as the "loonie," is the common loon. It is a native bird to Canada and is known for its distinctive black and white plumage.


What does loonie mean in Canadian English?

"Loonie" is a slang term for the Canadian one-dollar coin. It gets its name from the image of a common loon, a bird native to Canada, that is featured on one side of the coin.


What is loonie true name?

The loonie's true name is the Canadian dollar, abbreviated as CAD. The nickname "loonie" comes from the image of a common loon, a bird that appears on one side of the one-dollar coin. This coin was introduced in 1987, and the nickname has since become synonymous with the Canadian dollar.


What is the name of Canadian money?

The Canadian dollar (sign: $; code: CAD) is the currency of Canada.The Canadian one dollar coin is also known as the "Loonie" due to the fact that it bears the image of the common loon.Coins are produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and currently issued in denominations of 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), 50¢ (50¢ piece) (though the 50¢ piece is rarely used in most provinces), $1 (loonie), and $2 (toonie).Pennies are no longer minted in Canada.