Four uncirculated sterling silver coins in their capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with red velvet tray. Individually photographed; you receive the exact set shown.
This is Series I of Canada's Montreal 1976 Olympic coin program: four sterling silver coins, two $5 and two $10, showing sailboats at Kingston, a map of North America, a map of the world and the Montreal skyline.
The coins are dated 1973 and sit in capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with a red velvet tray.
Weight: $5: 24.30 g (22.48 g pure silver) each, 38 mm; $10: 48.60 g (44.96 g pure silver) each, 45 mm; 134.87 g pure silver in total (4.34 troy oz)
Finish: Uncirculated
Certificate: None shown
Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
Condition: Four uncirculated coins in capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with red velvet tray. Individually photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos
Historical Significance
To help pay for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada issued 28 sterling silver coins in seven series of four between 1973 and 1976. They were the first Olympic coins Canada ever made, and the program raised money for the Games while giving collectors a set to build year by year.
Series I was the first of the seven, released in 1973 with a geographic theme that put Montreal and Canada on the map for the coming Games.
Why We Love This One
Where it all started: the very first series of Canada's Olympic coins, with over four ounces of sterling silver. A great anchor for a Montreal 1976 collection.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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