I'm curious about the weight of a Canadian loonie coin. I've handled a few before, but I'm not sure about the exact weight. Could someone tell me how much a loonie coin weighs?
5 answers
SakuraTide
Fri Jan 17 2025
Upon its introduction, the loonie coins were crafted from aureate, a blend of bronze and electroplated nickel.
JejuSunshineSoul
Fri Jan 17 2025
The initial specification for the coin's weight was set at 108 grains.
Silvia
Fri Jan 17 2025
Starting in 2007, a shift occurred in the production process, with some loonie blanks being produced using a cyanide-free brass plating method.
DondaejiDelight
Fri Jan 17 2025
This weight is equivalent to approximately 6.998 grams.
CryptoPioneer
Fri Jan 17 2025
The diameter of the coin measures 26.5 millimeters.