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hobbies and interests stamps and coinsHow much does a 1989 Canadian loonie weigh?
In respect to this, how many grams does a Canadian dollar weigh?
The weight of the coin was originally specifiedas 108 grains, equivalent to 6.998 grams. The coin'sdiameter is 26.5 mm. When introduced, loonie coins were made ofAureate, a bronze-electroplated nickel combination.
Years | Weight | Diameter/Shape |
---|---|---|
1968–1986 | 15.62 g | 32.13 mm |
1935–1967 | 23.33 g | 36.00 mm |
Also Know, how many grams does a toonie weigh?
The weight of the coin was originally specified as112.64 grains, equivalent to 7.299 g. The community ofCampbellford, Ontario, home to the coin's designer, constructed an8-metre-tall (26 ft) toonie monument, similar to the "BigLoonie" in Echo Bay and the Big Nickel in Sudbury.
All U.S. quarters (25-cent pieces) mintedsince 1965 weigh 5.670 grams (0.200ounces).