#175 • 1987 Canada Proof Dollar

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1987 Canadian Proof One-Dollar Coin Set, which contains the first-year-of-issue design of Canada’s iconic one-dollar coin, popularly known as the "Loonie". Coin Overview & Specifications Obverse (Front): Features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin, surrounded by the Latin inscription ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (By the Grace of God, Queen). Reverse (Back): Depicts a common loon floating on a calm lake with a small island in the background, designed by Robert-Ralph Carmichael. It includes the text CANADA DOLLAR and the inaugural year, 1987. Composition: This standard collector proof version is struck in aureate-bronze plated nickel, giving it a brilliant, reflective gold appearance. It does not contain any precious gold or silver metal. Packaging: The set includes the original blue clamshell display case from the Royal Canadian Mint, a white protective outer box labeled "Canada One Dollar", and the official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) listing a coin weight of 7.0 grams and a diameter of 26.5 mm.