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