Bidspirit auction | 1976 Montreal Olympics Canadian Sterling

1976 Montreal Olympics Canadian Sterling Silver Four Coin Proof Set 4 ozt - A complete numismatic set of four Canadian commemorative coins issued for the 1976 Montreal XXI Olympiad. The set includes two $5 coins and two $10 coins, all struck in Sterling Silver (.925 fineness) as confirmed by market consensus and accompanying notes. The obverse of the coins depicts various athletic scenes and stylized Indigenous profiles, marked ”Montréal 1976 Olympiade XXI Olympiad.” The common reverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription ”CANADA 1975.” The coins exhibit a highly reflective, proof-like finish and are individually sealed in clear acrylic capsules. The set is housed in its original gold-toned, hinged presentation case with a red velvet interior. The white satin lid lining is marked with the COJO/Olympic logo and the inscription ”— © Copyright 1972 COJO 76™.” The lot includes the original exterior cardboard sleeve, which is handwritten with the identification ”1976 Canada Olympics 4 Crowns (St. Slv. 4.Q) Series IV.”