CANADA
1988
Calgary Olympic Winter Games Figure Skating
$20 Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: RC1706
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: N/A
Composition: 92.5% silver/ 7.5% copper
Weight: 34.07 g
Diameter: 40.0 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Artist: Raymond Taylor (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse)
Calgary Olympic Winter Games
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.
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