Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Patrick Brindley

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

A Canadian loon swimming on a lake with above the inscription "CANADA" and below the face value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1987
DOLLAR
RRC

Engraver: Terry Smith

Designer: Robert-Ralph Carmichael

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)