1973 Montreal Olympics Geographic Series Silver Proof Canadian Four-Coin Set
1973 Geographic Series Olympic Set
This 'Series I Geographic' set includes four Canadian commemorative coins:
- 1973 Montreal Skyline $10 Silver Proof
- 1973 Map Of The World $10 Silver Proof
- 1973 Kingston And Sailboats $10 Silver Proof
- 1973 Map Of North America $10 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 1973'. Machin's portrait was the second definitive effigy of Her Majesty used on Canadian coinage.
Specifications For Montreal Olympic Sets
The coins in this 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.
1973 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint ahead of the 1976 Montreal Olympics were struck in .925 sterling silver with a proof finish. The four coin silver sets offer 134.86 grams of pure silver in total.
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