CANADA
1988
Calgary Olympic Winter Games Curling And Figure Skating
2 x $20 Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: RC-1707-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
Series of 2 coins in sterling silver 92.5%
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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