Summary
100 Dollars, Issued by Canada, 1976
Montreal Olympics
Minted by Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa
Physical Description
Head of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diadem facing right and a maple leaf below on obverse, with dressed female wearing a helmet holding an owl and spear with her hand on the shoudler of a naked male athelete holding a wreath on the reverse.
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around below, ELIZABETH II (maple leaf) CANADA
Reverse Description
Athens standing facing right wearing a Corinthian helmet and holding an owl and spear; she places her left hand on the shoulder of a successful athlete who is advancing to right holding a victory wreath; in field right, 100 / DOLLARS; in field left, 776 B.C. - 1976 A.D.; below in Greek letters, OLYMPIADES / 21
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
1976 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II / CANADA Reverse: 776 B.C. - 1976 A.D. / 100 / DOLLARS / OLYMPIADES / 21
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
2.5 mm (Height), 27 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.242 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#116
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, Olympic Games: Montreal, 1976, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins, Athletes