Commemorative coins
Light blue rectangular case containing 4 commemorative coins from the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Each coin features an illustration. From left to right: world map, city of Kingston and sailboats, North America, panoramic view of Montreal.
- Accession Number 2016.02.03.1-8
- Date 1973
- 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 1973 and feature illustrations designed by artist Georges Huel.
Georges Huel (1930-2002) was a leading Canadian graphic designer. He is best known for his artistic creations for the 1967 World’s Fair, the 1976 Summer Olympics and the visual identity of the City of Montreal.
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- Accession Number 2016.02.03.1-8
- Date 1973
- Materials metal, silver
- Measurements 3 x 7 x 22 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2016.002.003.1-8
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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