1/4 oz 1987 XV Olympic Winter Games Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint
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Celebrate Canada’s sporting legacy with the 1/4 oz 1987 XV Olympic Winter Games Gold Coin, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in honor of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
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COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in protective packaging
- Consisting of 1/4 oz of 583 Fine Gold
- Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, along with the coin’s face value and year of issue.
- Reverse: Features an official emblem or thematic design representing the XV Olympic Winter Games, with inscriptions denoting the event and issuing country.
Issued in the lead-up to the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, this gold coin is part of a larger commemorative program celebrating Canada’s role as host nation. With its historical significance, Olympic theme, and gold content, it remains a prized collectible for numismatists and investors alike.
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- SKU
- 4008
- Finish
- Lightly Used
- Mintage
- 145175
- Designer
- Friedrich Peter (reverse)
- Denomination
- CAD 100
- First Released
- 1987
- Reverse
- Hand holding Olympic torch, the symbol of the XV Winter Olympics and the words "Calgary 1988 100 Dollars"
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a maple leaf and the words "Elizabeth II Canada 1987"
- Purity
- 583
- Manufacturer
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Country
- Canada
- Weight
- 1/4 oz
- Dimensions (mm)
- 30.95 x 30.95 x 6.96
- Average Thickness (mm)
- 2.2
- Diameter (mm)
- 27
