1974 Montreal Olympics Motifs Series II Silver Proof Canadian Four-Coin Set

1974 Olympic Motifs Series II Silver Set

This 'Series II Olympic Motifs' set includes four Canadian commemorative coins:

• 1974 Temple Of Zeus $10 Silver Proof
• 1974 Head Of Zeus $10 Silver Proof
• 1974 Olympic Rings And Wreath $5 Silver Proof
• 1974 Athlete Holding Torch $5 Silver Proof

Arnold Machin's Portrait Of Elizabeth II

Arnold Machin's right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of each coin in this set with an inscription that reads 'ELIZABETH II CANADA 1974'. Machin's portrait was the second definitive effigy of Her Majesty used on Canadian coinage.

Specifications For Montreal Olympic Sets

The coins in this 1974-dated set are all composed of .925 sterling silver, with the $5 coins weighing 24.30 grams each and the $10 coins weighing 48.60 grams each. That is a total weight of 145.80 grams or 134.86 grams of pure silver. Each piece boasts a premium, proof finish and a milled edge.

1974 Geographic Canada Set Packaging

Montreal Olympics four-coin silver proof sets were originally issued in unique wooden cases by the Royal Canadian Mint. These cases have a leather lid and are closed with a press stud, which keeps the capsuled coins in place. Our pre-owned Olympics sets come complete with numbered certificates.

1973-1976 Montreal Olympics Series

An extensive series of commemorative coins were produced in Canada ahead of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. The seven silver collections include:

• Series I - 1973 Olympics Silver Proof Geographic Set
• Series II - 1974 Olympics Silver Proof Olympic Motifs Set
• Series III - 1974 Olympics Silver Proof Early Canadian Sports Set
• Series IV - 1975 Olympics Silver Proof Track And Field Sports Set
• Series V - 1975 Olympics Silver Proof Water Sports Set
• Series VI - 1976 Olympics Silver Proof Team And Body Contact Sports Set
• Series VII - 1976 Olympics Silver Proof Souvenirs Set

Each series is comprised of four coins, meaning that there are 28 coins to collect in total. A large cased silver proof set featuring 28 coins was also produced in limited numbers. These coins can also be found in a brilliant uncirculated format.