Commemorative coins
Light blue rectangular case containing 4 coins commemorating the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Each coin features an illustration representing a discipline. From left to right: hurdles (men’s), marathon, javelin (women’s), shot put.
- Accession Number 2016.02.01.1-8
- Date 1975
- Materials metal, silver
- Measurements 3 x 7 x 22 cm
Historical context
Coins commemorating the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were issued between 1973 and 1976. The coins presented here date from 1975 and feature illustrations by artists Leo Yerxa and Lynda Cooper.
Leo Yerxa is an award-winning artist from Couchiching First Nation. He studied graphic and fine arts before designing the 1976 Olympic coins. In particular, he turned to Algonquin quillwork to represent athletic sports. In addition to his arti...
- Accession Number 2016.02.01.1-8
- Date 1975
- Materials metal, silver
- Measurements 3 x 7 x 22 cm
© © Collection Pointe-à-Callière, 2016.002.001.1-8
Photo by Michel Julien
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