1976 Montreal Olympics Bronze Participation Medals

A pair of official bronze participation medals from the XXI Olympiad held in Montreal, 1976. Each medal measures approximately 45mm in diameter and is struck in a bronze alloy with a patinated, matte-finish relief and polished rims. One medal displays the obverse side featuring the Montreal 1976 Olympics logo (a stylized 'M' for Montreal and five rings) positioned above a highly detailed cityscape of Montreal and the text 'XXIe Olympiade Montréal 1976'. The second medal shows the reverse side, which depicts a high-relief architectural rendering of the Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Pool, and the Velodrome, capturing the modernist architectural aesthetic of the era. The medals exhibit high-quality relief striking with sharp, crisp lines in the lettering and architectural details. The condition appears very fine to nearly uncirculated, displaying a rich, even brown patina with minimal signs of surface wear or oxidation. There are no visible deep scratches or significant edge dents. These particular medals were commissioned by the COJO (Comité organisateur des Jeux olympiques) and designed by artist Georges Huel. They served as commemorative tokens for athletes, officials, and volunteers, representing a significant piece of Olympic and Canadian history.