Montreal Olympics Coin Appraisal

1976 Montreal Olympics $5 Silver Commemorative Coin

This is a Canadian commemorative five-dollar ($5) silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics. The coin is struck in .925 sterling silver, measuring approximately 38mm in diameter with a weight of 24.3 grams. The obverse shown features an allegorical profile of a head with a laurel wreath, an Olympic torch to the left, and the official 1976 Montreal Olympics logo. Inscriptions include 'Olympiade XXI Olympiad,' 'Montreal 1976,' and the denomination '5 Dollars.' The coin appears to be in its original protective acrylic capsule, which shows some light surface scuffing. The coin itself exhibits a proof-like or uncirculated finish with sharp relief and classic satin details against mirror-like fields. There are no signs of heavy circulation, though some minor milky spotting (milk spots) or slight oxidation may be emerging on the silver surface within the capsule, which is a common occurrence for this series. This specific design is part of Series I or Series II of the extensive Canadian Olympic coinage program, widely recognized for its high silver content and official state sponsorship during the mid-1970s.