1 oz $5 2002 The One Dollar Loon 15th Anniversary

1 oz $5 2002 "The One Dollar Loon" 15th Anniversary (Royal Canadian Mint) Type: Government-Issued Commemorative Silver Coin Composition: 1 oz .9999 Fine Silver Face Value: $5 CAD (Legal Tender) Mintage: Unknown (Likely Limited) Diameter & Thickness: ~38mm (similar to Maple Leaf) Design Details: Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt (standard RCM portrait used from 2003 onward, though this coin was struck in 2002 may use an earlier portrait). Reverse: Commemorates the 15th anniversary of Canada ™s "Loonie" (introduced in 1987). Likely depicts a loon design similar to the original $1 circulation coin but with special anniversary markings (e.g., "15th Anniversary" or "1987 “2002"). Background: The original "Loonie" ($1 coin) replaced Canada ™s paper dollar in 1987 and became a national symbol. This 2002 silver version was likely a special collector ™s issue by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), possibly in sets or as a standalone release. Unlike standard bullion coins, this piece may carry numismatic value due to its commemorative nature.