1988 Canada Calgary Olympic Winter Games Complete Set Of 10 x $20 Silver

This listing features a complete 10-coin set from the Royal Canadian Mint commemorating the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games.

Description

To commemorate the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games, the Royal Canadian Mint produced this series of ten Sterling Silver coins, between September 1985 and September 1988. Edge lettering was used for the first time on Canadian silver coins, and read, "XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER". The set includes the following winter sports: Downhill Skiing, Speed Skating, Hockey, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Free-Style Skiing, Figure Skating, Curling, Ski-Jumping and Bobsleigh.

In 1988 Calgary, Alberta, hosted the XV Olympic Winter Games. 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

Details

FEATURES:

Produced By: RCM

Denomination: 20 Dollars

Year: 1988

TECHNICAL SPECS:

Diameter: 40 mm

Material: Silver

Fineness: 0.925

Weight: 340.7 grams (total)

Bullion Weight: 10.132 Troy Ounces (total)

EXTENDED INFORMATION:

Reverse: Olympic Winter Sports

Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

Theme: Calgary Olympic Winter Games