Four uncirculated sterling silver coins in their capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with red velvet tray and the original information card. Individually photographed; you receive the exact set shown.
This is Series III of Canada's Montreal 1976 Olympic coin program: four sterling silver coins, two $5 and two $10, showing lacrosse, canoeing, cycling and rowing.
The coins are dated 1974 and sit in capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with a red velvet tray, together with the bilingual information card.
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: Original bilingual Olympic coin information card
Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
Condition: Four uncirculated coins in capsules in a black Olympic presentation case with red velvet tray and the original information card. 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 III, "Early Canadian Sports", honours sports with deep roots in Canada. The information card notes that lacrosse was played by Indigenous peoples long before the first settlers arrived.
Why We Love This One
Four classic Canadian pastimes in over four ounces of sterling silver, with the original case and card. A lovely piece of Olympic and Canadian sporting history.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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