Canada
1988
Calgary Olympic Winter Games
Series of 1 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.
Specification
Composition 92.5%ag/7.5%cu
Silver content 31.51g,1.01 tr oz each coin
Weight 34.07g
Diameter 40.0mm
Finish Proof
Case Green velvet, olympic logo and certificate
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