Material: Nickel (100%)
Diameter: 32.13 mm
Weight: 15.62 g
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Canadian Mint – Ottawa (no mintmark)
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing, wearing tiara; legend ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA. Reverse: Depicts a voyageur and an Indigenous guide paddling a birchbark canoe with bundles of furs, stylized northern radiance above, inscription CANADA DOLLAR 1977.
Circa: 1977
Condition: Fine – light even wear, good rim detail, clear canoe scene and legend.
Notes:
Nickel issues began in 1968 following the end of silver content. The 1977 mintage was approximately 9.3 million, with circulation coins commonly exhibiting gentle luster and grey toning. Detached Jewels on crown variant. Possible SWL waterline not touching canoe variant but worn condition makes ID unconfirmed so far.