1988 Calgary Gold and Silver Coin Olympic Set (11 coins)

Consists of $100 gold proof coin containing 13.338 grams of which 7.775 grams (1/4 Troy oz.) are pure gold and 10 sterling silver coins, each having a face value of $20 and each containing one Troy ounce of pure silver.

The Proof coins are legal tender authorized by the Government of Canada and have been struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Common to all obverses are the effigy of Her Majesty The Queen and the legend "Elizabeth II - Canada - and the date.

Coins 1 and 2 are dated 1985, coins 3, 4, 5 and 6, 1986 and coins 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1987.

Common to all reverses are the emblem of the Calgary Olympic Winter Games, the word Calgary 1988 and below 20 dollars.

Coin  1 : Downhill Skiing

Coin 2 : Speed Skating

Coin 3 : Hockey

Coin 4 : Biathlon

Coin 5 : Cross-country Skiing

Coin 6 : Free-style Skiing

Coin 7 : Figure Skating

Coin 8 : Curling

Coin 9 : Ski-jumping

Coin 10 : Bobsleigh

Technical Specifications

Silver Coins

Nominal Value: $20 Canadian

Finish: Proof

Silver content: One Troy ounce

Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 34.107 grams

Edge: Plain with lettering XV Olympic Winter Games XVes Jeux Olympiques d'hiver

Gold Coin

Nominal Value: $100

Finish: Proof

Gold content: 7.775 grams (1/4 Troy oz.) pure gold

Diameter: 27mm

Weight: 13.338 grams

Composition: 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% pure silver