Canada
1988
Calgary Olympic Winter Games
Series complete of 10 coins in sterling silver 92.5% With $100 14K Gold Coin
In 1988 Calgary, Alberta, hosted the XV Olympic Winter Games. To commemorate the event, and assist in the financing the Federal government through the Royal Mint agreed to produce a serie of ten sterling silver coins . The silver coins were issued in sets of $20 over the period september 1985 through september 1987. Unlike the 1976 olympic coins the Calgary winter olympic coins were issued in proof quality only.
Specification
Composition 92.5%ag/7.5%cu
Silver content 31.51g,1.01 tr oz each coin
Gold Coin: 13.883 g Weight, Diameter :27.0
Weight 34.07g
Diameter 40.0mm
Finish Proof
Case Green velvet, and certificate