1976 Canada Olympic Silver 28 Coin Commemorative Set Uncirculated over 1 Kg. (approx 2.2 lbs or 35 oz’s) 1976 Montreal and Kingston Olympic Games Commemorative coins They are all encapsulated so as to prevent tarnishing. 1976 Montreal Summer Games Most numismatists agree that the first true numismatic collection was the Olympic Five and Ten Dollar coins for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Starting in February 1973, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) engaged in a very ambitious program. At the behest of the federal government, led by then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, it was agreed that these coins would help finance and commemorate the 1976 Summer Olympics. These coins would be categorized into seven series with each series configured into four coin sets (two five dollar coins and two ten dollar coins). Each coin is 92.5% silver. Canada a proud leader in celebrating and leading peace and prosperity and well respected as a world leader as demonstrated in this beautiful set. Something every Canadian should forever remember. The item “1976 Canada 1 Kg Silver Olympic 28 Coin Commemorative Set Uncirculated” is in sale since Sunday, May 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “hamilton0605″ and is located in Edmonton, Alberta. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated