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1973 Montreal Olympics Geographic Series Silver Proof Canadian Four-Coin Set

1973 Montreal Olympics Geographic Series Silver Proof Canadian Four-Coin Set Boxed

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Buy a 1973 Olympics Geography Silver Set

Four-coin silver proof Series I Geographic set issued in 1973 by the Royal Canadian Mint in the lead-up to the 1976 Montreal Olympics. This set was the first to be released and includes the 1973 Map Of The World $10, the 1973 Montreal Skyline $10, the 1973 Map Of North America $5 and the 1973 Kingston And Sailboats $5. Each coin features reverse designs created by Georges Huel, paired with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the obverse by Arnold Machin. The coins in this set are all made from .925 sterling silver with a fine proof finish and frosted devices. The original wooded presentation box includes a leather-covered lid, which closes with a press stud. A numbered certificate of authenticity accompanies this pre-owned Canadian coin set.
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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:

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.