Cryptocurrency Q&A Was the loonie the first $1 coin in Canada?

Was the loonie the first $1 coin in Canada?

Daniele Daniele Sat Mar 01 2025 | 8 answers 1415
I'm curious if the loonie was actually the inaugural $1 coin in Canada. I've heard it referred to as such, but I'm not entirely sure if that's accurate. Was the loonie the first $1 coin in Canada?

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NebulaSoul NebulaSoul Mon Mar 03 2025
The very first $1 coin was circulated in the year 1931.

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KimonoElegant KimonoElegant Mon Mar 03 2025
The Canadian currency has featured $1 coins but the loonie was not the inaugural issue.

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LightningStrike LightningStrike Sun Mar 02 2025
Meanwhile, the reverse side of the coin presented a popular design.

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CryptoPioneer CryptoPioneer Sun Mar 02 2025
Known as the “Voyageur” design, it illustrated a voyager and a guide.

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CryptoTitan CryptoTitan Sun Mar 02 2025
This inaugural coin was minted from silver.

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