1990 Loon Error Look Close At The Loon

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dekatron New Member Canada 29 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 4:53 pm I found this coin in BC back in 1996 , thought it was very different. I found another in change when in Montreal 1998. I would be very interested if there are any more out there as I would think as I found 2 there must be a lot in circulation. I look forward to all comments. Report this Post to the Staff

Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 4:57 pm I'm not an expert on Canadian coins, but this looks like it was struck by an over-polished die. If the dies are damaged from clashes, scratches, or anything else, mint employees may polish the flaws out of the die, which raises the fields on the coin and can obliterate lower parts of the devices. Report this Post to the Staff
That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 5:37 pm That is the case on your coin. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnWayne007 Pillar of the Community Canada 1186 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 6:33 pm It kind of looks fake, note how the legend "D.G. REGINA" is a lot further away from the rim and beads, and then look at how close the legend "ELIZABETH II" is to the beads and rim. Not only that looks to be missing the "D.H." on the queen's shoulder as well. I could be wrong, but I also wouldn't be surprised. What is the weight? Finding and discovering modern Canadian doubled die varieties since 2018. 2023 Recent Publications: Modern Canadian Doubled Die Varieties - First Edition PDF & Paperback https://www.mcddv.ca (website currently down for maintenance as of 08/01/2024) Report this Post to the Staff
Talonbat Valued Member Canada 395 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 6:33 pm This looks like the well known 1990 counterfeit loonie to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Zonad Pillar of the Community Canada 1472 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 8:19 pm http://goccf.com/t/243712 Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5588 Posts	Posted 01/31/2021 8:47 pm Thanks Randy. Those photos of the loon with the detached and sick-looking bill from 5-6 years ago is a dead ringer for the coin in this thread! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsguy Pillar of the Community Canada 2301 Posts	Posted 02/01/2021 6:13 pm yup a fake Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19155 Posts	Posted 02/01/2021 6:17 pm Agree, not legit. Report this Post to the Staff
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