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.925 pure
0.7813 oz
726,000 minted
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5 dollars 1976 - Olympic Village

1976

A 1976 Canadian $5 struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Georges Huel. Reverse: Depicts the Montreal Olympic Village residential complex built to house athletes during the 1976 Summer Olympics. Mintage: 726,000. Variety: Olympic Village. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.7813 oz (24.30 g)
Mintage 726,000
Diameter 38.0 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Uncirculated
Series Montreal 1976 Olympics
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Georges Huel
Rarity Limited
Est. Value $25-$40 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$73.77 CAD
$53.65 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
PL-65PL-66PL-67
$63$63$67
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "OLYMPIADE XXI OLYMPIAD MONTRÉAL 1976 5 DOLLARS". 38.0 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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Collector Research Notes

Depicts the Montreal Olympic Village residential complex built to house athletes during the 1976 Summer Olympics.

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