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: lacrosse, rowing, canoeing, cycling.
- Accession Number 2016.02.04.1-8
- Date 1974
- 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 1974 and feature illustrations by artists Anthony Mann and Ken Danby.
Ken Danby (1940-2007) was a Canadian painter considered one of the greatest realist artists. The popularity of his works, particularly his timeless images, brought him international recognition. Anthony Mann (1927-2013) was an English-born Can...
- Accession Number 2016.02.04.1-8
- Date 1974
- Materials metal, silver
- Measurements 3 x 7 x 22 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2016.002.004.1-8
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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