2012 Loonie "q" Variety?

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Meandice Valued Member Canada 256 Posts	Posted 03/27/2026 2:37 pm Hi all, While roll hunting loonies I keep an eye out for double date 2012s (and they are quite common). However, I came across a 2012 with a die chip on "0". I thought it was near and put it aside, and today I found another! Not quite the same, but pretty close. Is this a variety? I can't find anything online. Report this Post to the Staff

Meandice Valued Member Canada 256 Posts	Posted 03/27/2026 2:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5606 Posts	Posted 03/27/2026 3:28 pm I've never heard of a "Q" error, but it sure looks like a 'Q". Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21707 Posts	Posted 03/27/2026 4:57 pm It is just a die chip that someone has given a fancy name to. It is like the 2000 Toonie that is called the Pedestal. If it was an 1/8"" lower, it would just be a regular die chip. Technically they are not a variety, just part of the minting process. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75920 Posts	Posted 03/27/2026 11:25 pm Neat Die Chip placement. It does look like a Q. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191235 Posts	Posted 03/30/2026 10:29 am Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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