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.999 pure
1.013 oz
406,000 minted
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20 dollars 1986 - Biathlon

1986

A 1986 Canadian $20 struck in 99.99% silver. Reverse designed by Friedrich Peter. Reverse: Depicts a biathlete skiing with a rifle on their back, representing the combined cross-country skiing and rifle shooting Olympic discipline. Mintage: 406,000. Variety: Biathlon. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Silver (.999 pure)
Weight 1.013 oz (31.51 g)
Mintage 406,000
Diameter 40.0 mm
Edge Lettered
Finish Uncirculated
Series Calgary 1988 Olympics
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Friedrich Peter
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $40-$60 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$103.30 CAD
$75.13 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
PR-68
$110
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CALGARY 1988 20 DOLLARS". 40.0 mm diameter. Lettered edge. Non-magnetic. 99.99% silver.
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Collector Research Notes

Depicts a biathlete skiing with a rifle on their back, representing the combined cross-country skiing and rifle shooting Olympic discipline.

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