2012 Canadian $1 Common Loon Security Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2012 Canadian $1 Common Loon Security Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

On April 10, 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new generation of one-dollar and two-dollar circulation coins. By combining several leading-edge security features along with its patented Multi-Ply Plated Steel technology, the Mint is producing more resistant, long-lasting coins as well as increased cost-efficiencies for the Government of Canada.
Instead of traditional alloys, and like the new two-dollar circulation coins, Canada's new one-dollar circulation coins are manufactured using the same Multi-Ply Plated Steel technology found in our current 25-cent, 10-cent, 5-cent and 1-cent circulation coins This patented process covers a steel core with alternating layers of metals such as copper, nickel and brass.

Design

The obverse design features a bust image of Queen Elizabeth II and the phrase "ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA". The current year resides just below the bust. In June 2003, the Government of Canada announced that an updated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II would appear on all Canadian circulation coins in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation. This design is the work of artist Susanna Blunt, whose prior experience with Buckingham Palace included painting a portrait of Prince Edward.

The reverse, designed by Robert R. Carmichael, features a Canadian Loon on water with an island in the background. On the outer periphery are the words "CANADA" and "DOLLAR". A single laser mark of a maple leaf positioned within a circle on the coin above the traditional "Loon" design. This laser mark is produced during the striking of the coins using a contrasting pattern micro-engraved on the coin die itself.

Packaging

All Canadian circulated $1 dollar circulation coins originate from an original roll and are in brilliant uncirculated condition. 

Specifications

Face Value: $1
Mintage: 120,330,000
Composition: Multi-ply brass plated steel
Weight (g): 6.27
Diameter (mm): 26.5
Finish: BU