Four coins in capsules in the original black and gold Olympic case with red lining, with the Olympic coins information card. Individually photographed; you receive the exact set shown.
This is Series VI of Canada's Montreal 1976 Olympic coin program, celebrating team and body contact sports. The set holds four sterling silver coins: two $5 coins for fencing and boxing, and two $10 coins for soccer and field hockey.
The coins sit in capsules in the original black and gold Olympic case with red lining, along with the Olympic coins information card.
Collector Specifications
Country: Canada
Year: 1976 (Series VI of the Montreal 1976 Olympic program)
Weight: $5: 24.30 g (22.48 g pure silver) each; $10: 48.60 g (44.96 g pure silver) each; 134.87 g pure silver in total (4.34 troy oz)
Finish: Uncirculated
Certificate: Olympic coins information card
Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
Condition: Four coins in capsules in the original Olympic case with information card. Individually photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos
Designer: Series VI designs by Shigeo Fukada
Historical Significance
Canada paid for part of the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics by issuing 28 silver coins in seven four-coin series from 1973 to 1976. Series VI was issued in 1976, the year of the Games, with designs by Shigeo Fukada.
Each $5 coin weighs 24.30 g and each $10 coin weighs 48.60 g, all in 92.5% silver, for about 4.34 troy ounces of pure silver in the set.
Why We Love This One
Lots of silver and a fun sporty theme from the year Montreal hosted the world. A solid pick for anyone building the full Olympic run.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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